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GreenMatter NEWS
June 2015
NEWS AND VIEWS
CGSA FALL FIELD DAY SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE
The following companies have already signed up as sponsors of the 2015 CGSA Fall Field Day to be held September 21 and 22, 2015 at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.  
  • WESTERN ROOT ZONE
  • PLANT SCIENCE INC.
  • OAK CREEK GOLF & TURF
  • KESO TURF SUPPLIES
  • NATIONAL LEASING
  • BAYER
  • BAYCO
  • JOHN DEERE CANADA
  • STANDARD GOLF
  • CLUB CAR
  • BRETTYOUNG
For registration information,click here...

UPCOMING CGSA AWARD DEADLINE DATES
2014 CGSA award applications and nominations Read More...
CTRF APPROVES $114,600 IN GRANTS
The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF) has announced a total of $114,600 in turf research funding over a three year period to help fund two new projects.Read More...

NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS FOR JUNE
See Update...
ROUNDS4RESEARCH AUCTION OPEN FOR BIDS
Get ready to bid on some great golf deals and support turfgrass research. Read More...
ST. GEORGE'S GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB ROLLS OUT NEW GREENS
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
NEW MEMBERS
Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who have recently re-joined.

CHARLES BOWERING,  STONEY POINT, ONTARIO
TOM FISCHER, BARRIE, ONTARIO
MICHAEL GAINFORT, INVERNESS, NOVA SCOTIA
CGSA GOLD CARD MEMBERS RECEIVE GROUNDS ACCESS
Again this year the United States Golf Association (USGA) is providing CGSA Gold Card Members with complimentary access to all 2015 USGA Championships.  Read More...

RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER BY OCTOBER 31 AND WIN

Recruit a new member to the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) from now until October 31, 2015 and you could win one of these three great prizes including:

  • Grand Prize -valued at $2,500

An Apple i-Pad; All-Inclusive registration for the 2016 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference (CGCMC) in Toronto, Ontario, CGSA's 50th Anniversary; five nights' accommodation at the host hotel and up to $500 in travel costs to attend the conference;

 

  • Second Prize - valued at $2,000

An All-Inclusive registration for the 2016 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference (CGCMC) in Toronto, Ontario, CGSA's 50th Anniversary;  five nights' accommodation at the host hotel and up to $500 in travel costs to attend the conference; and

 

  • Third Prize - valued at $1,500

A 2016 Fall Field Day entry package and the 9-hole tournament; up to $500 as a travel subsidy and three nights' accommodation.

New Members also have a chance to win the same prizes as Recruit & Win under the Join & Wincontest. Regardless, new members automatically receive 50% off a 2016 "All-Inclusive" or "Conference Education Program" registration to the Toronto conference!

Here is the link to the Recruit & Win and Join & Win brochures as well as the Membership Application Form. For more information on membership please go to www.golfsupers.com. If you have questions, please contact Lori Micucci at lmicucci@golfsupers.com or call 1-800-387-1056 ext. 226.



IN TOUCH WITH THE REGIONS
ALBERTA REPORT
KERRY WATKINS, AGS
Regional Director
The Stanley Cup Series is underway and golf courses in the province have been in full operation and some since mid-March.  Read More...
ATLANTIC REPORT
KENDALL COSTAIN
Regional Director
The region is still dealing with another bad season mostly in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Read More...

QUEBEC REPORT
JOHN SCOTT
Regional Director
As I write this report, it was announced that May was a record warm month.
ONTARIO REPORT
JIM FLETT
Regional Director
The majority of courses in Ontario wintered well this year as compared to the vast devastation last season. Read More...
MANITOBA REPORT
DARREN KALYNIUK
Regional Director
With the so called early start to the season, many courses were hoping for a positive start to the year. Read More...
BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
SUNLIFE FINANCIAL SUNAFFINITY INSURANCE PROGRAM
Life is brighter when you've got coverage. Read More...
INDUSTRY NEWS
THE ANDERSONS PURCHASES KAY FLO INDUSTRIES' PLANT NUTRIENT BUSINESS
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KABUTO 400 SC FUNGICIDE 
Registered and ready to battle Dollar spot.Read More...
EDUCATION
NOW APPROVED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
CGSA announced on-demand learning opportunities. Read More...