GreenMatter NEWS
March 23, 2016 
NEWS & VIEWS
NEW DEADLINE DATES FOR 2016 AWARDS PROGRAMS
The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) has changed the deadline dates on the majority of their Award Programs. Read More...

CANADIAN TURFGRASS RESEARCH FOUNDATION APPROVES $90,000 IN CANADA
The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF) has announced more than $90,000 in turf research funding over a three year period to help fund two new projects. The announcement follows a seven month process to generate, evaluate and decide on which of 12 project submissions would be funded for the period 2016- 2019. Read More...

POSITIVE INDICATORS FOR GOLF PARTICIPATION IN THE US.
Twenty years after Tiger Woods stepped before a microphone in Milwaukee on Aug. 28, 1996, and with the words "Hello, World," touched off the most meaningful golf industry growth since Arnold Palmer and President Eisenhower jump-started it 40 years earlier, there are reasons to be confident about the stability of the game. Read More...

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
CGSA 2016 - 2017 DUES NOTICES HAVE GONE OUT
CGSA dues notices for 2016 went out in the mail the week of March 14th to all current member categories, except BC. BC members will receive their notices from the BCGSA in the very near future. Read More...

Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new member.
 
 
JUSTIN CHADWICK, LINDSAY ON  
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Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following members for renewing their:
 
Accredited Golf Superintendent™ (AGS�) Designation
 
  • Craig Stocker, AGS, Superintendent, Castlegar Golf Club
Accredited Assistant Golf Superintendent™ (AAGS�) Designation
 
  • Brock Coates, AAGS, Assistant at The Glencoe Golf and Country Club
 
  • For more information on how you can achieve your designation, please click here or contact
Lori Micucci at the CGSA office.
 


EDUCATION CORNER
CGSA ANNOUNCES ON-DEMAND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES APPROVED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) is pleased to announce that the sessions from the 2016 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference are now available through its Live Learning Centre (LLC). Read More...
INDUSTRY NEWS
IPRODIONE RE-EVALUATION
On March 17, 2016, Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) published their proposed re-evaluation decision regarding Iprodione.
MTE Turf Equipment Solutions and G.C. Duke Win Top Honors from Jacobsen at the Golf Industry Show
The two top honors are based on a dealer's sales growth, market penetration and market share. Read More...
PLANT PRODUCTS AND PHYLLOM BIOPRODUCTS TEAM UP TO FIGHT GRUBS & BEETLES
Plant Products and Phyllom BioProducts are teaming up to launch grubGONE!� and beetleGONE!� in
Canada. The products are being submitted for Canadian registration in 2016, with an anticipated product
launch in 2017. Read More...
IN TOUCH WITH THE REGIONS
ALBERTA REPORT
A very important Pesticide issue is currently at the forefront. The PMRA is re-evaluating chlorothalonil and it usage. The CGSA is preparing a response paper for our members that will soon be distributed to the membership. Read More...
BRITISH COLUMBIA REPORT
Following up on the continued CGSA and BCGSA working relationship, joint dues notices went out this week in BC. Read More...

ONTARIO REPORT
Above normal temperatures combined with the lack of snow this year has allowed Superintendents access to their courses much earlier than customary years. Read More...

QUEBEC REPORT
Preparations are already under way for Quebec to host the Fall Field Day at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in October 2016. More information will be made available as plans are finalized. This should be a very exciting tournament. Read More...


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