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The Place to Be for Turf and Landscape ProfessionalsIf you are a professional turfgrass man- ager, the 2011 Ohio Turfgrass Conference & Show is a must-attend event. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the experts and network with your peers in Columbus, while celebrating OTF’s 50th Anniversary!

Education Close to Home!The 2011 conference program features experts from around the country, making it the most comprehensive educational program available. More than 100 hours of educational sessions will meet the needs of everyone in the industry. Leading turf- grass faculty, researchers and extension agents from The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center (OARDC), Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) and universities from around the country comprise this outstanding educational program.

See pages 11 – 16 for session tracks, titles, times and speakers. For updates to the program and session descriptions, please visit the OTF show website at www.otfshow.org.

OTF Is Proud to Recognize Our Partnersin Bringing You the OhioTurfgrass Conference & Show• The Ohio State University• OSU Agricultural Technical Institute• OSU Extension• Ohio Agricultural Research &

Development Center• Ohio Lawn Care Association• Ohio Chapters of the Golf Course

Superintendents Assn.• Ohio Sports Turf Managers Association• Ohio Sod Producers Association• Ohio Turfgrass Research Trust• Ohio Landscape Association• Southern Ohio PGA• Northern Ohio PGA• Ohio Golf Course Owners Association• Ohio Valley Chapter of the CMAA• Ohio Nursery and Landscape Assn.

Join Us as We CelebraTe oTF’s 50Th anniversary!

ThE 2011 OhIO TuRFgRass COnFEREnCE & shOw

December 5 – 8, 2011 (conference) • December 6 – 7, 2011 (Trade Show)GreaTer columbuS convenTion cenTer • 500 norTh hiGh STreeT • columbuS, ohio

www.OTFShow.org • 614-285-4683 • Visitwww.ColumbusConventions.comfordirectionsandparkinginformation

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Monday, deceMber 5 8:00a.m.–5:00p.m. TradeshowVendorSetup 9:00a.m.–4:00p.m. Pre-ConferenceSocialMediaWorkshop 10:00a.m.–4:00p.m. BuckeyeBusTour 6:00p.m. OTF50thAnniversaryCelebrationDinner

Tuesday, deceMber 6 7:00a.m.–8:30a.m. TradeshowVendorSetup 8:00a.m.–10:00a.m. MorningSeminars 9:00a.m.–5:00p.m. TradeshowOpen10:00a.m.–11:00a.m. KeynotePresentation 1:00p.m.–4:00p.m. MechanicsWorkshop 1:00p.m.–4:00p.m. StudentTurfBowl 1:00p.m.–4:30p.m. AfternoonSeminars 4:30p.m.–5:00p.m. WelcomeReception 5:00p.m.–5:30p.m. Awards&ScholarshipCeremony 5:30p.m.–6:15p.m. LiveAuction

Wednesday, deceMber 7 7:30a.m.–8:00a.m. OTFAnnualMeeting 8:00a.m.–10:00a.m. MorningSeminars 9:00a.m.–3:00p.m. TradeshowOpen10:00a.m.–11:00a.m. KeynotePresentation 11:30a.m.–1:00p.m. OLCAAnnualMeeting&Lunch 1:00p.m.–4:00p.m. ChainsawSafetyWorkshop 1:00p.m.–5:00p.m. AfternoonSeminars 5:00p.m.–6:30p.m. OSTMAAnnualMeeting 5:00p.m.–7:00p.m. EveningWorkshop 7:30p.m.–10:30p.m. OhioTurfgrassAlumniSocialGathering

Thursday, deceMber 8 7:00a.m.–9:00a.m. MorningwiththeUSGA 8:00a.m.–12:00p.m. MorningSeminars 12:00p.m.–4:00p.m. PLANETTesting 1:00p.m.–3:00p.m. ODATesting 1:00p.m.–4:30p.m. AfternoonSeminars

Rosie Jones, 2011 Solheim Cup Captain

Tuesday, deceMber 6, 10:00 aM – 11:00 aM

sponsored by

Craig Krenzel, 2002 National Championship Quarterback and

MVP for the OSU BuckeyesWednesday, deceMber 7, 10:00 aM – 11:00 aM

sponsored by

2011 COnFEREnCE & shOw aT-a-gLanCE sChEDuLE

KEYnOTE sPEaKERs

RosieJones,captainoftheAmericangolfteamatthe2011SolheimCupinIreland,willdelivertheopeningaddressoftheConferenceandShowonTuesdaymorning,December6,ontheConferenceandShowMainStage.

A1981graduateandAll-AmericangolferatTheOhioStateUniversity,RosieJoneshasgoneontobecomeoneoftheLPGA’smostpopularandsuccessfulplayers.Jonescaptured13LPGAtournamentvictoriesandisinthetop10forcareerearningsonthewomen’stour.

Asaplayer,RosiehasbeenapassionateleaderofsevenUnitedStatesSolheimCupteams.OnSeptember23–25,2011,atKilleenCastleinIreland,sheledherteamofthebestU.S.-bornplayerstoaverycloselosstotheEuropeanteam.TheU.S.teamholdsan8-4overallrecord,neverlosingonhomesoil.

Sinceretiringfromfull-timecompetitionin2006,JoneshasspenthertimeplayingontheLegendsTourandasacommentatorforTheGolfChannel.

CraigKrenzel,quarterbackandMVPforthe2002NationalChampionshipOhioStateBuckeyes,willdeliverthekeynoteaddressonWednesdaymorn-ing,December7,ontheConferenceandShowMainStage.

A2004graduateofTheOhioStateUniversity,KrenzelwastwicenamedMVPoftheFiestaBowl,includingfortheNationalChampionshipgameagainsttheUniversityofMiami,whenheledtheBuckeyesinrushingwith84yardsandonetouchdowninadditionto122passingyards.Duringhiscollegiate

career,Krenzelearnednumerousaccoladesforhisaccomplishmentsonthefieldandintheclassroom.His3.75GPAinMolecularGeneticshelpedearnhimFirst-TeamAcademicAll-Americanhonors,Aca-demicAll-AmericanoftheYearandtheDraddyTrophy,commonlyknownasthe“AcademicHeisman.”

Krenzelwasselectedinthefifthroundofthe2004NFLDraftbytheChicagoBears,wherehewent3–2asastarterbeforebeingsidelinedbyaseason-endingankleinjury.HethenspentoneseasonwiththeCincinnatiBengalsbeforeanelbowinjuryendedhisNFLcareer.KrenzelisnowanagencymanagerwithArthurKrenzelLettInsuranceGroupandaregularradiopersonalityon97.1TheFaninColumbus,Ohio.

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TradeshoWTUESDAY,DEC.6,ANDWEDNESDAY,DEC.7The2011OTFShowwillfeaturemorethan100leadingsuppliersofturfgrassproductsandservices.Thisisagreatchancetoevaluateandmakepurchasesforthecomingseason,visitcurrentsuppliersandnetworkwithfellowgreen-industryprofessionals.

WednesdaywillbeSHOWSPECIALSday.ExhibitorsareencouragedtoofferspecialpromotionsandpricesavailableonlyonWednesday,December7,attheOTFShow.Thisisyourchanceforbig,end-of-the-yearsavings!

keynoTe speechesTUESDAY,DEC.6,ANDWEDNESDAY,DEC.7,10A.M.–11A.M.Seethepreviouspageformoreinformationonthesecan’t-misspresentationsbyRosieJonesandCraigKrenzel.

WelcoMe recepTionTUESDAY,DEC.6,4:30P.M.–5P.M.PlannowtojoinusonthetradeshowflooronTuesdayfornetworkingandfun,withthechancetowingreatprizes.Foodandbeverages,complimentsofOTFandOTRT.

aWards & scholarship cereMonyTUESDAY,DEC.6,5:00P.M.–5:30P.M.OTFProfessionaloftheYear,ProfessionalExcellenceAwardsandAnnualScholarshipswillbepresented.

live aucTionTUESDAY,DEC.6,5:30P.M.–6:15P.M.AwidevarietyofitemswillbeupforbidintheLiveAuction.Don’tmissthischanceforgreatbargainswhilesupportingturfgrassresearch.AllproceedsfromtheauctionbenefittheOhioTurfgrassResearchTrust(OTRT),thecharitablearmofOTFdedicatedexclusivelytoraisingtax-exemptfundsforturfgrassresearch.Tosupportturfgrassresearchbydonatingtotheauction,contacttheOTFofficeat614-285-4683.

ohio Turfgrass aluMni social gaTheringWEDNESDAY,DEC.7,7:30P.M.–10:30P.M.The4thAnnualTurfgrassAlumniSocialGatheringwillbeheldagainatBarley’sBrewingCompany(acrossfromtheConventionCenter).

planeT cerTificaTion TesTingTHURSDAY,DEC.8,12:00P.M.–4:00P.M.Standoutfromyourcompetitors,andenhanceyourpersonalcredentials—becomelandscape industry certifiedthroughPLANET,whichoffersavarietyofcertificationexamsdesignedtocomplementyourexpertiseandinstillconsumerconfidence.

•LandscapeIndustryCertifiedManager(formerlyCLP):forbusinessownersormanagers;coversbusiness-managementtopics.

•LandscapeIndustryCertifiedInteriorTechnician(formerlyCLT-I):programforinteriortechnicians;covershorticulture,maintenance,pesticideusage,plantIDandcustomerservice.

•LandscapeIndustryCertifiedHorticultureTechnician(formerlyCOLP):treeandshrubmaintenanceproce-dureswithafocusonplantphysiology,healthcaremanagementandestablishment.

•LandscapeIndustryCertifiedLawnCareTechnician(for-merlyCTP-CSL):forbeginninglawncareproviders;coversessentialknowledgeneededinnortherngrowingzones.

•NEW!LandscapeIndustryCertifiedLawnCareTech-nicianExam:The100-questiontesttakesapproximatelytwohoursandreflectswhatyoushouldalreadyknowasalawncarepractitioner!

planeT exam registration:SeparateexamfeesandregistrationarerequiredbyPLANET.VisitPLANET’swebsite(www.landcarenetwork.org)forcertifi-cationexamregistrationforms,orforstudymaterials.ContactPLANETat800-395-2522withquestionsorassistanceinregis-tering.exam registration deadline is november 29, 2011.

ohio depT. of agpesTicide applicaTor license TesTingTHURSDAY,DEC.8,1P.M.–3P.M.TestingforODAPesticideApplicatorsLicensinginallcategorieswillbeheldonThursdayafternoonoftheconference.IfyouareplanningtotakethePesticideApplicatorsLicensingTest,youneedtoschedulewiththeODAbycalling800-282-1955oronlineatwww.ohioagriculture.gov.SelectRegulatoryPrograms,thenScheduleanExam.YoumustbringaphotoIDwithyoutothetesting.Thereisnofeeforthetesting.

sTudenT Turf boWlTUESDAY,DEC.7,1P.M.–4P.M.ReturningthisyearistheCollegiateTurfBowlChampionship.ThisfunandfriendlycompetitionofturfknowledgebetweenOhio’stwo-yearCollegesandTechnicalInstituteswillallowstatebraggingrightsforthewinningschoolfortheentireyear.Competitionwillbebasedonteststhatcoverfundamentalturf-grassinformation,fromplantidentificationtowatermanagement.

CREDITs & hOTEL

The place To be for ceusApplicationshavebeenmadewithneighboringstatesandrelatedorganizationsforCEUandRe-Certificationcredit.VisittheOTFshowwebsiteatwww.otfshow.orgortheon-siteshowdirectoryforupdatedcontinuingeducationandre-certificationcreditinformation.

pesTicide license re-cerTificaTionCredithasbeenappliedforinOhio,Michigan,Indiana,Kentucky,WestVirginia,Pennsylvania,TennesseeandNewYork.TheworkshopsandseminarsofferingOhioDepartmentofAgriculture(ODA)Re-CertificationcreditwillbemarkedintheShowGuideprogramwiththeappro-priatecategoryandcredithours.COREandavarietyofcategorycreditswillbeoffered.

hIghLIghTsAND SPECIAL EVENTS

oTf 50Th anniversary celebraTion dinnerMONDAY,DEC.5,6P.M.TocelebrateOTF’sfirst50years,we’rehavingaparty—andwhatafestiveeventitwillbe!First,joinusforcocktailhourtosocializeandnetworkwithfellowOTFmembersandindustryprofessionals.Afterwards,duringdinner,we’lltakealookattheimpactOTFhashadontheturfgrassindustryinOhioandacrossthecountry.Followingdinner,we’llallkickupourheelswithlivemusicanddancingwithCurley&theQ-Balls(RatPackCoverBand).

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gcsaa crediTCertifiedGolfCourseSuperintendents(CGCS)willearncontinuingeducationunitsfromGCSAAfortheMondayPre-ConferenceWorkshopsandeachdayoftheconference.

sTMa crediTCertifiedSportsTurfManagers(CSTM)willearncontinuingeducationunitstosatisfythere-certificationrequirementsoftheSTMA.

cMaa crediTCreditsareawardedonthebasisofonecreditperhourofinstruction.ClubManagersAssociationofAmericamem-bersmaypetitiontheCMAAforpossibleeducationcredits.

pga of aMerica crediTMembersofthePGAofAmericawillearnonecreditperhourofparticipation.PGAmember-identificationnumberswillberequired.

hoTel accoMModaTionsDiscountpricinghasbeennegotiatedatthefollowinghotels.PleasemakesuretoinformthereservationdeskthatyouarewiththeOhioTurfgrassConference&Showwhenmakingreservations.

HYATTREGENCYCOLUMBUS(HOSTHOTEL)350NorthHighStreet•Columbus,OH43215•614-463-1234Includesfullbuffetbreakfasteachmorning($17value)andfreeinternet.$142+taxSingle/Double•$162+taxTriple•$172+taxQuadDRURYINN&SUITES,COLUMBUSCONVENTIONCENTER88EastNationwideBlvd.•Columbus,OH43215•614-221-7008$107+taxSingle/Double•$112+taxTriple/QuadHAMPTONINN&SUITES501NorthHighStreet•Columbus,OH43215•614-559-2000$124+taxKing•$132+taxDoubleREDROOFINN111EastNationwideBlvd.•Columbus,OH43215•614-224-6539$90+taxSingle/Double(BlockCodeTurf11)

• Acorn Farms• Advanced Equipment Sales• Advanced Turf Solutions• Agricultural Design, Inc.• Agrium Advanced

Technologies• Agro-Chem, Inc.• Alvis Materials• Amega Sciences, Inc.• Applied Biochemists• Aqua Aid, Inc.• AQUA DOC Lake &

Pond Management• Arysta LifeScience• Baker Vehicle Systems• BASF• Bayer Crop Science• Best Sand / Fairmount

Sports & Recreation• Bob Ross Buick –

GMC Truck, Inc.• Brookside Society of

Professional Consultants• BVT&O / Plant Food Co.• Central Farm and Garden• Century Equipment• Clark State

Community College• CLC Labs• Club Car

• Course & Club Golf Outfitters• Cutter Equipment Co.• Donna Shepard Co.• Dow AgroSciences• DuPont Professional

Products• Emch Bros.• Engage Agro USA• ESD Waste2Water, Inc.• First Products• FMC Professional Solutions• Golf Preservations• Green Velvet Sod Farms• Grigg Brothers• HARCO Fittings• Harrell’s• Helena Chemical Company• ihammer Technologies• Jacklin Seed / JR Simplot• J & D Turf• John Deere Golf• Lake Erie Golf Cars/ELGO• Lebanon Fertilizer and Such• LidoChem, Inc.• L.T. Rich Products, Inc.• MAC Athletics• Mar-Co Clay USA• Markers, Inc.• Medina Sod Farms, Inc.• Mid-Ohio Electric

• Midwest Turf Consultants• Moody’s of Dayton, Inc.• Moose River Media (MRM)• Morral Companies, LLC• Ohio GCSA• Ohio Irrigation Association• Ohio Lawn Care Association• Ohio Nursery &

Landscape Association• Ohio Sports Turf

Managers Association• Ohio State University – ATI• Ohio Utilities

Protection Services• OSU Turfgrass Club• Outdoor Masters• Par Aide Products Co.• Pennington Seed, Inc.• Performance Wraps• Plant Food Systems• Power Equip. Distributors• Pro Pump & Controls, Inc.• Pro/Angle Bunker Sand• Quali-Pro• Questex• Real Green Systems, Inc.• Reel Turf Equipment• Residex–Turfgrass• Reynolds Farm Equipment• Rogers Sprayers, Inc.

• Rx Turftechs• Shemin Nurseries• S&S Processing• Standard Golf Co.• SubAir Systems /

Turfbreeze Fans• Syngenta• The Andersons, Inc.• The Hill Company• The Liquid Fence Co.• Trupointe Turf

and Ornamental• Turf Equipment Sales /

Zimmer Tractor• Turf Fuel• Turf Max, LLC• Turfline, Inc.• TurfNet• U.S. Aqua Vac• Valent Professional

Products• Walker Supply, Inc.• Wehrkamp Enterprises• Wiedenmann North

America• Wolf Creek Company• Wood Bay Turf

Technologies

EXhIBITORs As of 10/17/11

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1-Day (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday only)3-Day (Tuesday through Thursday only)Each Additional Person (After the 1st four)

OTF Members

$250

$555

$30

Non-OTF Members

$335

$640

$30

gROuP REgIsTRaTIOns*InDIVIDuaL REgIsTRaTIOns

*Group registrations are limited to four (4) individuals per same company.

OTF Members

$25

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EaRLY REgIsTRaTIOn Attend the Trade Show for free, if you register before November 25!

For Conference and show updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and visit www.otfshow.org.

Trade Show (Tuesday, Wednesday)

Pre-Conference Workshops (Monday, 12/6 )1-Day (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday only)3-Day (Tuesday through Thursday only)Non-Exhibiting Suppliers, Manufacturers Reps., Distributors attending the Trade Show

REgIsTRaTIOn AND FEES

regisTer early and saveReceiveFREETradeShowadmissionwhenyouregisterbeforeNovember25.

regisTraTion is available onlinewww.otfshow.org

Join or reneW your oTf MeMbershipWhenyouregisterforthisyear’sConference&Show,youmayalsopayforyour2011OTFMembershipatthesametime.

a varieTy of regisTraTion opTionsIfyouplantostayforonlyoneday,simplyregisterforthatdayandallseminars,tradeshowandspecialeventsareincludedinthefee.Greatsavingsareavailablewhenyouregisterforallthreedays(PreConferenceWorkshopsnotincludedin3-DayRegistrations).

group regisTraTionsOrganizations/Companiescansavebigwhenregisteringagroupofcoworkers.Aflatfeecoversthefirstfour(4)individualsfromyourcompany.Afterthefirstfour(4),eachadditionalpersoncostsonly$30more.

greens chairMen’s dayWednesday,December7,GreensChairmenattendalldayatnocharge.Registrationisrequired.

Trade shoW adMiTTance policySales/suppliers/manufacturingrepresentativesmayparticipateinthetradeshowonlyiftheyareregisteredexhibitors.Solicitingatthetradeshowwith-outrepresentingapaidboothisprohibited.Anynon-exhibitingsolicitorwillbeescortedfromtheexhibithall.Norefundswillbegiven.Non-ExhibitingSupplierspriceis$340(includesanInnovativeIdeaspace).

discounTed fees for MeMbers of parTner organiZaTionsOTFthanksthosealliedorganizationswhopartnerwithusinpresentingtheOhioTurfgrassConference&Show.Membersofthefollowingorgan-izationspaythesamediscountedregistrationfeesasOTFmembers:OhioChaptersoftheGolfCourseSuperintendentsAssn.(GCSA),OhioSportsTurfManagersAssn.(OSTMA),OhioLawnCareAssn.(OLCA),OhioNursery&LandscapeAssn.(ONLA),OhioLandscapeAssn.(OLA),SouthernOhioPGA(SOPGA),NorthernOhioPGA(NOPGA),OhioGolfCourseOwnersAssn.(OGCOA)andOhioValleyChapterClubManagerAssn.ofAmerica(OHCCMAA).

services for physically challenged individualsTheOhioTurfgrassConference&Showtakesreasonablestepstoensurethatnoindividualwhoisphysicallychallengedisdiscriminatedagainstbecauseoftheabsenceofauxiliaryaidsandservices.Ifspecialarrange-mentsordietarerequiredforanindividualtoparticipateinthisprogram,pleasecontactusINADVANCEat614-285-4683oremailinfo@otgt.org.

TerMs and condiTionsRefundswillbeavailablebywrittenrequestONLY.Anychangestoregis-trationorcancellationpriortotheConference&Showaresubjecttoa$25processingfee.50%refundswillbeavailableifreceivedinwritingbyDec-ember2.AfterDecember2,norefundswillbemade.Refundswillnotbeissuedduetoweather,norwillrefundsbeissuedbaseduponperceivedqualityoftheconferenceortradeshow.

PaymentisforadmissiontotheConference&Show.Withyourattend-ance,youagreetoreleaseOhioTurfgrassFoundation,OhioTurf&GolfTrust,sponsors,itsofficers,agentsandemployeesfromanyandallliabilityclaims,lawsuits,damages,losses,costsandexpensesofanykindthatariseoutoforresultfromyourattendanceattheOhioTurfgrassConference&Show,whetherornotforeseeable,includingwithoutlimitation,personalinjuriestoyouoryourinvitees.Withyourattendanceatthisevent,yourealizethatyoumaybeincludedinpublicityphotos.Byregistering,yougiveyourconsenttotheevent’sproducerstouseinfuturepromotionalmaterialsanysuchphotosand/orcomments.m

VEnDOR sET uP

Monday, deceMber 5, 2011

BuCKEYE Bus TOuRTRaDEshOw FLOOR TEChnOLOgY DaY

Overview of Social Media and Introduction to BloggingDr. John Kaminski, Penn State

To be held at OSU Campus 4H Center (parking at Schottenstein Center lot)

Build and Customize a BlogDr. John Kaminski, Penn State

Advanced Blogging StrategiesDr. John Kaminski, Penn State

Facebook, Google + and Twitter — How to Set Up, Use and Integrate,

and Use Your Mobile Device to Save Time Dr. John Kaminski, Penn State

Q&A with Dr. John Kaminski Dr. John Kaminski, Penn State

BREAK

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LUNCH

Buckeye Bus Tour — Visit “The shoe,” the woody hayes Center

and huntington ParkMust pre-register online.

Open to the first 50 registrants.Meet at the Connector at the Convention Center

(near Einstein Bagels). Bus leaves at 10 a.m.

OTF 50th anniversary Celebration Dinner6:00 PM Tradeshow Floor/stage

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New Herbicide Technology and Combination Products for Golf Course

Weed Control (without Imprelis)Dr. David Gardner, OSU

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gOLF Lawn anD LanDsCaPEsPORTs, sChOOLs &

MunICIPaLITIEs BusInEss ManagEMEnT

Current Research on Postemergence Crabgrass Herbicides and Other

Herbicide Combinations for Maximizing Control Efficacy

Dr. John Street, OSUCAT 8 – 1 HR

Is My Field Safe? A Complex Look at Your Entire Outdoor Facilities

Jeff Fowler, Penn State

Paid For PerformancePanel: Rob Palmer, Weed Pro; Rob Reindl,

Oasis Turf & Tree; Al Karow, TruGreen; Kim Kellogg, Grasshopper Property Maint.;

Mark Grunkemeyer, Buckeye Ecocare

Using GDDs and Plant Phenology to Time Pest-Management Decisions

for Turf and OrnamentalsDr. Dan Herms, OSU/OARDC

CAT 8 – 1 HR

Insurance Liability and Loss Prevention for Turfgrass Managers

Mark Jordan, CGCS, Westfield Group; David White, Westfield Group; Craig Krenzel, AKL Insurance

Utilizing Social Media to Enhance Your Business

Barry Chandler, The Bar Blogger

Emerging Disease Problems on Golf CoursesDr. John Kaminski, Penn State

CAT 8 – 1 HR

Shedding Some Light on Bacterial Diseases of Turf

Dr. Richard Latin, PurdueCAT 8 – 0.5 HR

The New Heat-Tolerant Bluegrasses and Other Potential Turfgrasses

for Heat and Reduced Maintenance Inputs

Dr. Beth Guertal, Auburn UniversityCAT 8 – 1 HR

7 Habits of Highly Defective Sports Turf Managers

Jeff Fowler, Penn StateWorking Smarter with

Lean Tools for the Green Industry Professional

Jim Paluch, JP Horizons, Inc.

BMPs for Lake/ Pond Management, with

Aquatic Weed ControlLynn Rushing, The Pond Lady

CAT 3A – 1 HR

Perimeter Pest ControlBarbara Bloetscher, OSU

CAT 10A – 1 HR

Home and Small-Business Mosquito Control

Strategies… It’s No Longer Just Spray and PrayDr. David Shetlar, OSU

CAT 10D – 1 HR

Handling Customer Concerns for Satisfaction and Loyalty

Beth Dockins, Scotts Miracle-Gro

Maintenance of Artificial and Natural Grass Fields —

Myths and Realities Darian Daily, Cincinnati Bengals

New and Novel Fertilizer Technology

Dr. Beth Guertal, Auburn University

New Turfgrasses and Herbicides and Their Impact on Current Renovation Strategies and Potentially New Revenue!

Mark Grunkemeyer, Buckeye EcocareCAT 8 – 1 HR

Designing Herbicide Programs for Lawns and Grounds with

New Herbicides and Combination Products (without Imprelis)

Dr. David Gardner, OSUCAT 8 – 1 HR

Practical Approaches to Managing Bacterial Wilt on Turf

Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, Univ. of Rhode Island CAT 8 – 0.5 HR

Confirmation, Confusion and Communication about Bacterial Wilt

Dr. John Kaminski, Penn StateCAT 8 – 0.5 HR

Bacterial WiltPanel (Tradeshow Stage): Dr. John Kaminski,

Penn State; Joseph Rimelspach, OSU; Dr. Karl Danneberger, OSU; Jeff Kent, CGCS,

Quail Hollow Club; Jason Mahl, CGCS, Moraine CC; Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, Univ. of Rhode Island; Dr. Richard Latin, Purdue

CAT 8 – 1 HR

KEYNOTE — ROSIE JONES(Tradeshow Main Stage)

KEYNOTE — ROSIE JONES(Tradeshow Main Stage)

VISIT OUR TRADESHOW EXHIBITORS(Lunch — concessions available on Tradeshow Floor)

VISIT OUR TRADESHOW EXHIBITORS(Lunch — concessions available on Tradeshow Floor)

WELCOME RECEPTION (Tradeshow Floor)

Reducing Pesticide Exposure & Improving Pesticide Safety for the Green-Industry Professional

Jeff Fowler, Penn State CORE – 1 HR

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS CEREMONY (Tradeshow Stage)

LIVE AUCTION (Tradeshow Stage)

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ManagEMEnT

Paid For PerformancePanel: Rob Palmer, Weed Pro; Rob Reindl,

Oasis Turf & Tree; Al Karow, TruGreen; Kim Kellogg, Grasshopper Property Maint.;

Mark Grunkemeyer, Buckeye Ecocare

Utilizing Social Media to Enhance Your Business

Barry Chandler, The Bar Blogger

Working Smarter with Lean Tools for the Green

Industry ProfessionalJim Paluch, JP Horizons, Inc.

BMPs for Lake/ Pond Management, with

Aquatic Weed ControlLynn Rushing, The Pond Lady

CAT 3A – 1 HR

Perimeter Pest ControlBarbara Bloetscher, OSU

CAT 10A – 1 HR

Home and Small-Business Mosquito Control

Strategies… It’s No Longer Just Spray and PrayDr. David Shetlar, OSU

CAT 10D – 1 HR

Handling Customer Concerns for Satisfaction and Loyalty

Beth Dockins, Scotts Miracle-Gro

KEYNOTE — ROSIE JONES(Tradeshow Main Stage)

VISIT OUR TRADESHOW EXHIBITORS(Lunch — concessions available on Tradeshow Floor)

Reducing Pesticide Exposure & Improving Pesticide Safety for the Green-Industry Professional

Jeff Fowler, Penn State CORE – 1 HR

WELCOME RECEPTION (Tradeshow Floor)

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS CEREMONY (Tradeshow Stage)

Nuisance Pests around Homes and Buildings —

Stinging Pests and InvadersDr. David Shetlar, OSU

CAT 10A – 1 HRMicrosoft Excel 2010 –

Beyond the BasicsBonnie Scranton, OSU;

Steven Lichtensteiger, OSUE; Duane Rigsby, OARDC

Microsoft Excel 2010 – Beyond the BasicsBonnie Scranton, OSU;

Steven Lichtensteiger, OSUE; Duane Rigsby, OARDC

Defining SustainabilityPanel: Richard Mandell,

Richard Mandell Golf Architecture; Ron Forse, Forse Design;

Jim Nagle, Forse Design; Larry Aylward, superintendent Magazine; John Miller, GCSAA; Paul Granger,

Aqua Agronomic Solutions

Social MediaPanel (Tradeshow Stage): Dr. John

Kaminski, Penn State; Mr. Mark Jordan, CGCS, Westfield Group; Mr. Kim Kellogg, Grasshopper

Property Maintenance; Mr. Barry Chandler, The Bar Blogger

Industrial Vegetation Control

Greg Mazur, Davey TreeCAT 5 – 1 HR

How Irrigation Affects Design & Playability

Richard Mandell, R.M. Golf Architecture; Ron Forse,

Forse Design; Paul Granger, Aqua Agronomic Solutions

Insurance Liability and Loss Prevention for Golf Courses

Mark Jordan, CGCS, Westfield Group; David White, Westfield Group;

Craig Krenzel, AKL Insurance Group

Bacterial WiltPanel (Tradeshow Stage): Dr. John

Kaminski, Penn State; Joseph Rimelspach, OSU; Dr. Karl Danneberger,

OSU; Jeff Kent, CGCS, Quail Hollow Club; Jason Mahl, CGCS, Moraine CC;

Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski, Univ. of Rhode Island; Dr. Richard Latin, Purdue

CAT 8 – 1 HR

Sustainability, Painting a Picture

Larry Aylward, superintendent Magazine

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Tradeshow Open9 AM – 5 PM

Turf Bowl

1 PM – 4 PM

Mechanics Workshop

— Electrical & Hydraulic

Trouble- shooting for Golf & Turf Equipment

Mr. Don Morgan and

Tom Reddish, John Deere

1 PM – 4 PM

0.60 GCSAA Educational Points

“Reality Check” for New Products and Technologies:

GuidelinesDr. Bob Carrow, University of Georgia

CAT 8 – 2 HRS

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gOLF EnVIROnMEnTaLsPORTs, sChOOLs &

MunICIPaLITIEs BusInEss ManagEMEnT

Natural Products for Turfgrass Pest Management

Dr. David Gardner, OSUCAT 8 – 1 HR

8 Steps to an Easy Field Face-Lift Jeff Fowler, Penn State

Dynamic Customer ServiceSkip Murray, Murray Associates Business Performance CoachingUnderstanding Phosphorus and

Nitrogen Behavior in Soils — Myths and Realities

Dr. Chuck Darrah, CLC Lab

Gizmos & Gadgets for the Sports Turf Manager

Dr. Doug Karcher, University of Arkansas

New and Novel Fertilizer Technology

Dr. Beth Guertal, Auburn University

Environmental Fate of Pesticides and How to Answer the Public’s

and Consumer’s QuestionsDr. David Gardner, OSU

CORE – 1 HR

Best Management Practices — Do’s and Don’ts of Running a

Successful OrganizationMark Grunkemeyer, Buckeye Ecocare“Reality Check” for New Products

and Technologies: Guidelines Dr. Bob Carrow, University of Georgia

CAT 8 – 2 HRS

Taking Control of Your Financial Future — For the Green-Industry Professional

Keith Smith, Western Reserve Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

The Art and Science of Crabgrass ControlDr. Peter Dernoeden, University of Maryland

CAT 8 – 1 HR

New & Traditional Options in Herbicide Combination Products for Turf Weed

Control (without Imprelis) Dr. David Gardner, OSU

CAT 8 – 1 HR

Environmental and Policy Issues Facing the Turfgrass Industry at

the State and National Levels Chris Wible and Gina Zirkle, Scotts Miracle-Gro

CORE – 1 HR

The Science of Compaction Management with Aerification Using Proper Tine Size, Depth

and Frequency Dr. Beth Guertal, Auburn University

So You Don’t Have Enough Help?Consider Volunteer Programs

that Work Jeff Fowler, Penn State

Rain Gardens and Other Green Infrastructure Systems for Commercial and Residential Sites

Dave Dyke, OSUE

Gizmos and Gadgets for the Golf Course Superintendent

Dr. Doug Karcher, University of Arkansas

Secrets of Long-Time Superintendents

Panel: Frank Dobie, Sharon Golf Club; Dennis Warner, Kenwood CC; Ed Fisher, retired, Hamilton County Park District;

Bob Figurella, retired, Brookside CC/Canton

KEYNOTE — Craig Krenzel(Tradeshow Main Stage)

KEYNOTE — Craig Krenzel(Tradeshow Main Stage)

VISIT OUR TRADESHOW EXHIBITORS(Lunch — concessions available on Tradeshow Floor)

VISIT OUR TRADESHOW EXHIBITORS(Lunch — concessions available on Tradeshow Floor)

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Golf Session:Dealing with the Annual Bluegrass Weevil

Dr. Harry Niemczyk, OSU/OARDC, and Dr. David Shetlar, OSUCAT 8 – 2 HRS

Golf Session:Dealing with the Annual Bluegrass Weevil

Dr. Harry Niemczyk, OSU/OARDC, and Dr. David Shetlar, OSUCAT 8 – 2 HRS

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OLCA Lunch & Annual Meeting

oTF annual MeeTing 7:30 a.M.0.80 GCSAA Educational Points

Wednesday, deceMber 7, 2011

gEnERaLTRaDEshOw sTagEsusTaInaBILITYTEChnOLOgYPEsT ManagEMEnT FOR

Lawn & LanDsCaPE

Dynamic Customer ServiceSkip Murray, Murray Associates Business Performance Coaching

Landscape Bed Weed Control – What’s New?

Dr. Hannah Mathers, OSUCAT 6C – 1 HR

Taking Control of Your Financial Future — For the Green-Industry Professional

Keith Smith, Western Reserve Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

The Art and Science of Crabgrass ControlDr. Peter Dernoeden, University of Maryland

CAT 8 – 1 HR

New & Traditional Options in Herbicide Combination Products for Turf Weed

Control (without Imprelis) Dr. David Gardner, OSU

CAT 8 – 1 HR

Managing Pests of Tall Fescue

Dr. Peter Dernoeden, University of Maryland

CAT 8 – 1 HR

KEYNOTE — Craig Krenzel(Tradeshow Main Stage)

VISIT OUR TRADESHOW EXHIBITORS(Lunch — concessions available on Tradeshow Floor)

Key Changes in Insecticide Technology for Ornamentals and Proper Use Strategies

Dr. David Shetlar, OSUCAT 6A – 1 HR Utilizing Social Media

Bonnie Scranton, OSU, and Sue Reynolds, Carmine Media

Improving Your PowerPoint Skills to Enhance

Professionalism and Presentation SkillsBonnie Scranton, OSU;

Steven Lichtensteiger, OSUE; Duane Rigsby, OARDC

Can Minimal Maintenance Maximize Your Golf Course? Richard Mandell, Richard Mandell Golf Architecture, and Ron Forse,

Forse Design

Sustainable and Effective Irrigation Solutions

Paul Granger, Aqua Agronomic Solutions

What You Should Communicate to Your Clients About Lawn

Diseases and ControlDr. Richard Latin, Purdue

CAT 8 – 1 HR

Lessons to be Learned from the Golden Age

of ArchitectureMr. Richard Mandell,

Richard Mandell Golf Architecture, and Mr. Ron Forse, Forse Design

Local Celebrity Golf PanelMr. Craig Krenzel, Mr. Bill Davidge

and Mr. Kent Mercker

Legislative IssuesMs. Belinda Jones, Capitol Consulting

Superintendents on Sustainability

Panel Moderator: Larry Aylward, superintendent Magazine

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Tradeshow Open9 AM – 3 PM

Chainsaw Safety

WorkshopScott Lerman,

Bryan Equipment/

STIHL

1 PM – 4 PM

OSTMA Annual Meeting

5 PM – 6:30 PM

Golf Session:Dealing with the Annual Bluegrass Weevil

Dr. Harry Niemczyk, OSU/OARDC, and Dr. David Shetlar, OSUCAT 8 – 2 HRS

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oTF annual MeeTing 7:30 a.M.0.80 GCSAA Educational Points

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Morning with the USGAMr. Bob Brame,

Mr. Keith Happ and USGA Staff

Iatrogenic Agents: What We Do That Can Go AwryThe Tree Musketeers — Joe Boggs, Jim Chatfield and Eric Draper, OSUE

CAT 6A – 2 HRS

Overall Theme — Top 11 Landscape Stories of 2011: from Imprellis to Invasives, from Insects to Infections

Tenacity and Other Herbicide Approaches for Seeding and Overseeding Sports Fields

— Timing and SafetyDr. David Gardner, OSU

CAT 8 – 1 HR

Managing the Key Turfgrass Insects in Lawns and GroundsDr. David Shetlar and the Entomology Team, OSU

CAT 8 – 1.5 HRS

Turf and Ornamental Insect Control with Reduced Pesticide ProgramsDr. David Shetlar and the Entomology Team, OSU

CAT 8 – 1.5 HRS

Green-Industry Legislative and Regulatory Update —

The Ph Word and Other Issues on the Horizon

Ms. Belinda Jones, Capitol ConsultingCORE – 1 HR

Managing Ryegrasses in Ohio — Cultivar Selection, Maintenance Techniques and Problem PreventionMs. Pamela J. Sherratt, OSU

CAT 8 – 1 HR

How to Get the Equipment You Need — Secrets

to SuccessMr. Jeff White, Marietta College

Using Sand and Compost to Improve Poor Field

Playing ConditionsPamela J. Sherratt, OSU

Joint Session:Annual and Perennial Grassy Weed Identification

and Control, and Herbicide and Natural Product Control Strategies

Dr. David Gardner, Dr. John Street, Mr. Ed Nangle and Mr. Andrew Muntz, OSU

CAT 8 – 3 HRS

The Simple Science of Plant Selection?The Tree Musketeers — Joe Boggs, Jim Chatfield and Eric Draper, OSUE

Pest, Disease and Disorder Updates and

RecommendationsThe Tree Musketeers — Joe Boggs, Jim Chatfield and Eric Draper, OSUE

CAT 6A – 3 HRS

Wetting Agents, Irrigation Efficiency

& Water ManagementDr. Doug Karcher,

University of Arkansas

Best Tools, Technology and Agronomic Practices During a Heat Stroke

Mr. Bob Brame and Mr. Keith Happ, USGA

CAT 8 – 1 HR

Managing Greens Under Summer Stress and

Turf DeclineDr. Peter Dernoeden, University of Maryland

CAT 8 – 1 HR

BMPs for Dealing with Soils During Stress (Hot/Humid/Wet)

Conditions — Short- and Long-Term Strategies

Dr. Bob Carrow, University of GeorgiaCAT 8 – 1 HR

Understanding the Science of Fans and Syringing Programs

for Minimizing Bentgrass StressDr. Beth Guertal, Auburn University

CAT 8 – 1 HR

The Modern Superintendent — Utilizing New Technology

Mr. Dennis Bowsher, CGCS, OSU Golf Club; Mr. Bob Becker,

CGCS, Scioto Country Club; Mr. Paul Latshaw Jr., CGCS, Muirfield Village Golf Club;

Mr. John Miller, GCSAA; Dr. Doug Karcher, Univ. of Arkansas;

Mr. Chad Mark, CGCS, Kirkland CC

THursday, deceMber 8, 2011

LanDsCaPEManagEMEnT

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TuRFgRass PEsT ManagEMEnT FOR Lawn/LanDsCaPE

TEsTIng anD REguLaTORY

LunChPLanET Testing

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

ODa Testing1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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