www.alaturfgrass.org Alabama Turfgrass Association 
 
   Member e-newsletter October 2009   
Greetings!

As I write my last email as your President, I would like to encourage you to attend the upcoming Annual Turfgrass Conference & Tradeshow.  This event is full of educational sessions, networking opportunities, fun and exciting events and a tradeshow full of exhibitors.  We want to see every member there, so get your registration into the ATA office today!
  
I also would like to thank each of you for allowing me to serve as your President this year.  The economy has effected our association just like it has effected your business; however we were successful in providing turfgrass education at our five RoadShow Seminars, held a Sod Producers Field Day, raised funds for turfgrass research with our two golf tournaments and we initiated a new service project, New Beginnings.  Thank you for supporting these events and the efforts of the Alabama Turfgrass Association.  My year as President has been very fulfilling and I greatly appreciate the opportunity.
  
Pat White, Southern TurfCare
ATA President

Annual Turfgrass Conference & Tradeshow

"Getting Leaner - Getting Greener"
 October 20-22, 2009
Auburn University, Alabama
 
 
Schedule @ a Glance:
Tuesday, October 20
9 am       Sports Turf Workshop
12 pm    Golf Tournament - Grand National
2 pm      AU Sports Field Tour
5 pm      Welcome Reception
 
Wednesday, October 21
7 am         Breakfast - AU Research Update
9 am         ATA Business Meeting
10:30 am  Keynote: John Croyle
12-4 pm   Tradeshow & Lunch
1-4 pm     Tradeshow Talks - educational sessions
6 pm        Membership Dinner & Auction
 
Thursday, October 22
7 am      ATRF Business Meeting
8 am      Breakout Session:  Turfgrass Management, Pest Management, Landscape Management, Business Management
12 pm     Conference Adjournment & CEU Sign-up
 
 
Earn CEUs & Pesticide Points:
10 Alabama Pesticide Re-Certification Points
1.0 GCSAA Points
5 Irrigation Association Points
1.15 Sports Turf Managers Association Points
Certified Crop Advisors Points
Pesticide Points from FL, GA, TN, MS 
 
How to Register:
Register today!  You can register by calling the ATA office at  334/821-3000, mailing the registration form to the ATA office or on-line at www.alaturfgrass.org.
 
 
 
ATA ANNUAL SPONSORS
 
Gold Sponsors
Kilpatrick Turf
Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation
 
Silver Sponsors
Agrium Advanced Technologies
Ewing Irrigation, Golf & Industrial
 John Deere Landscapes
NaturChem
Syngenta T & O Products
 
Bronze Sponsors
Bayer Environmental Science
DuPont Professional Products
Harrell's, Inc.
 Hugghins Sod Farm
Humphries Turf Supply
Regal Chemical Company 
Southern States 
 
 
 Conference Highlights: 
 
 
Sports Turf Workshop
Designed for anyone in sports turf managment, this workshop will give hands-on training including proper field layout, dragging patterns, lip & edge maintenance, home plate repair and general field maintenance.
 
Golf Tourney @ Grand National
 Golfers will enjoy playong on this award-winning Robert Trent Jones Course, Grand National.
 
 Keynote Speaker:
John Croyle 
Without the proper care and ingredients, turf will not grow; the same holds true with your family.  John will examine the ingredients needed to grow a great family.  A motivational presentation by the famed athlete, author and founder of Big Oak Ranch that will be sure to touch your heartstrings.
 
Membership Dinner & Auction 
Enjoy a wonderful steak dinner and bring your checkbook for some great deals at the auction.  Donations are encouraged - everything is welcome!
Check out these items you can bring home:
Alabama vs. Auburn Football Tickets
2-Night Stay @ GrandView Condo
Coach Chizik signed AU Football
Coach Saban signed UA Football
Jerry Pate signed Atlanta Athletic Club golf flag
Plus many others . . .
 
 
 2009 Exhibitors
  Turfgrass Equipment & Product Tradeshow
 
Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries
Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation
 Bayer Environmental Science
BWI
 Dow AgroScience
DuPont Professional Products
Ewing Irrigation, Golf & Industrial
 FMC
g2 turftools
Greenville Turf & Tractor 
Harrell's, Inc. 
 Hendrix & Dail
Humphries Turf & Supply
John Deere Landscapes
KeyPlex
 Kilpatrick Turf
Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation
Net Connection 
 Pasteuria BioScience
Pennington Seed 
Profile Products
Sod Solutions
Sports Transportation
Southern Athletic Fields
Southern States
Sur-Line Turf
Syngenta
Taleecon Farmers Co-Op
Trimax Mowers
The Turfgrass Group
Valent USA
 
If your company is interested in exhibiting, please contact the ATA office @ 334/821-3000