GreenMatter May 2015

GreenMatter NEWS

May, 2015

NEWS AND VIEWS

ROUNDS 4 RESEARCH -

DEADLINE MAY 31, 2015

We Need Your Donations to Support Turfgrass Research

The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF) is excited to participate in the Rounds 4 Research (R4R) auction, operated by the Environmental Institute for Golf, GCSAA's philanthropic organization.

R4R is a fundraising program whereby a golf package is made available to the public to bid on through an online auction. The CTRF will receive 80% of the auction proceeds realized from rounds donated to the Foundation. The proceeds received by the CTRF from the auction will be used to provide funding for golf and sports field turf management research projects. The CTRF is currently funding 10 projects in Canada and investing over $500,000 in furthering turf management practices across the country.

Please help us generate resources to fund even more research by donating a package or packages of golf rounds. You can support this effort by donating one or more packages. Each package should be for golf for two or more individuals or "stay and play" packages for two or more people. These packages will be auctioned online on www.biddingforgood.com .

In total, over $1 million has already been donated to turfgrass research by the CTRF. This research assists every golf course and sports field owner and manager in Canada. Please give back to support future efforts. The CTRF needs your support to continue to generate positive results for the golf and turf industries.

To donate a round of golf today or to learn more about CTRF or the auction please go to www.turfresearchcanada.ca or contact Barb Manifold at 416-626-8873 ext. 225 or Ken Cousineau ext. 222.

GOLF CANADA GOLF...

is designed to inspire Canadian golfers through storytelling, inviting enthusiasts to share their stories and special connections to the game through a series of promotional activities across video, broadcast, print, online and social channels. Read More...

JOHN KAMINSKI NAMED CHIEF AGRONOMY OFFICER

GreenSight Agronomics Inc., a provider of drone-based turfgrass management technology has appointed John Kaminski, Ph.D. to the role of cheif agronomy officer. Read More...

THANK YOU, CGSA

2015 Student Scholar Award winner, Isaac Weintraub, sends letter of appreciation. Read More...

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

CGSA'S LATEST ACCREDITED MEMBER

Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following members for renewing their:

Accredited Golf Superintendent™ (AGS®) Designation

David Gottselig, AGS, Superintendent, Whistler Golf Club for receiving his AGS recertification

NEW MEMBER

Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and members who re-joined recently.

DAVE REIMER, WINNIPEG MB

WIN A CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PACKAGE

You have a chance to win a CITCTS 2016 conference registration package by paying your 2015-2016 membership fees by May 31, 2015. Read More...

UPCOMING CGSA DEADLINE DATES

PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP

This program will offer two awards of $1,000 each to be presented annually to two first year, post-secondary students who are the child or grandchild of a CGSA member.

The scholarships will be presented to two applicants that have the highest overall average for their high school graduating year and who are entering the first year of a post secondary program. Applicants must be the child or grandchild of a CGSA member in good standing. Each applicant is required to provide a transcript of their grades and a 500 word essay outlining why the award is important to them. The essay will only be reviewed if there is a tie.

Applications are due at the CGSA office by June 30^th.

^{JOHN B. STEEL AWARD}This award is presented to an individual chosen by the CGSA Board of Directors who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the profession of Golf Course Superintendent. An individual may be nominated by the Board of Directors of CGSA or by a "Superintendent" member.

The recipient of this award and their companion are provided a free registration for the Canadian International Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show; 4 night's accommodation at the host hotel; and economy air fare to the conference location.

The deadline for nominations is July 1^st.

The winners of these awards will be presented with their awards during the Awards Luncheon ceremony at CGSA's 50^th Anniversary conference in Toronto, Ontario on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.

We encourage our members to get their applications/nominations in today for the 2015 Awards.

For more information on these and all our award programs, pleaseclick here or contact Lori Micucci, by e-mail lmicucci@golfsupers.com or call 1-800-387-1056/416-626-8873, ext. 226.

BENEFIT OF THE MONTH

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT PROGRAM

As part of the ongoing effort to recognize the importance of the superintendent to the golf industry, CGSA sponsors the National Tournament Program for members that host these prestigious events. Read More...

IN TOUCH WITH THE REGIONS

ALBERTA REPORT

KERRY WATKINS, AGS

The NHL playoffs are well underway, we are approaching Mother's Day weekend and the game of golf has been offered in parts of Alberta since Mid-March.