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 Golf Course Superintendents Association
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Summer 2015
From the President ...

First and foremost, a BIG thanks to Sid Chase and Beaver Meadow for hosting this year's Gold Ball tournament. The winner was team 'Cardinals' -- Dennis Friel, Barrie Robertson, Jeff Brown, and Tom Kimball. Both closest to the pin challenges were won by Eric Whitmore, Atkinson CC.  Thanks, also, to our sponsors:
Turf Products, Foster Materials,Larson's Turf Equipment,LaCorte Equipment/John Deere Golf, MTE Turf Equipment Solutions, Syngenta, Northeast Golf & Turf, New England Specialty Soils

A-OK Turf Equipment, Valley Green, Inc., The Cardinals, Inc.,

Colonial DryJect & Turf Services, Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc.,

Harrell's LLC, GF Sargent Design, and Helena Chemical.

 

These events, like monthly member meetings are great ways to get together with others in our Association to network, give feedback and understand that we are all in this together.  I hope to see more members taking advantage of these get-togethers in the future. 

 

As always feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you have.  I'd be happy to hear from you.

Dave
Dave Ousterhout
President, NHGCSA Board of Directors
Sponsor Spotlight: MTE

MTE is the local source for all of your turf equipment needs from Jacobsen, Smithco, Turfco, Ventrac, Mahindra, and over 40 other brands.  Our goal is to provide the finest customer service experience of anyone in the turf equipment business.  We staff all of our locations with certified technicians, and we pride ourselves on the quality of our employees and our customer relationships.  Our goal is to help all of our customers enjoy the finest in turf equipment with the lowest total cost of ownership and the best service possible.  To learn more about MTE, visit our closest branch in Tewskbury, visit our website here, In New Hampshire, contact Jess Hamilton by email or by calling 978.654.4240 ext. 1407.  

Emerald Ash Borer: What's Being Done
Emerald Ash Borer

 

We're learning more and more about the damaging effects of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer.  Below are some links with great information on the species, its impact and what's being done to combat these harmful insects.

NHBugs.com

NH Department of Agriculture 

UNH Extension on the release of parasitic wasps 

 

 

Jeff Brown thanks NHGCSA for Support
During the March board of directors meeting, NHGCSA member Jeff Brown offered his thanks for a donation made by the NHGCSA. 

Jeff wanted to thank us personally and tell us how much our support meant to him and the NF Foundation. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system which causes tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in the body at any time.  Jeff ran a race to support this foundation and had several pictures of the sick kids affected by  NF on his race bib.  He shared a few stories of kids affected by this disease and their families.  It's safe to say we were all touched by Jeff's stories.
Member News
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Remembering Dr. Joseph Troll 

Dr. Joe Troll passed away June 16, 2015. He was a mentor, friend, teacher, advisor, researcher, husband,father, grandfather and many other titles to those who knew him. He was a fifty-year member of the GCSA of New England and the recipient of the Association's Distinguished Service Award. He had many accomplishments as a professor of Agronomy at the University of Massachusetts, but his biggest thrill and proudest moments came from teaching students. Joe was a prime mover for turf research at UMass and was the driving force behind the research facility established in South Deerfield, MA. The facility was named in his honor and Joe was very proud of what his untiring efforts had accomplished. Joe influenced how golf courses were maintained and he had an effect on the world of golf course maintenance.

click here for more details. 

 

Welcome New Members

Alexander Craigie, C-Asst.
Baker Hill Golf Club
Newbury NH

Christopher Knapp, A-Supt.

Hooper Golf Club
Walpole NH

Max Lamas, SM-Supt.
Newport Golf Club
Newport NH
From Kevin Doyle
GCSAA Field Staff-Northeast Region
How WOTUS Rule May Impact Your Facility

The final Clean Water Rule was announced May 27 by the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers and will be effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. GCSAA is currently reviewing the rule for its impact to golf courses. The Clean Water Rule significantly expands the definition of "waters of the U.S." under Clean Water Act jurisdiction and we believe the final rule will likely have a negative impact on golf courses due to increased permitting requirements. Click here to learn more.

 

Upcoming Free Webcasts 

July 22: 360 Degree Teamwork and Leadership - Equipment Management Series

 

I always enjoy visiting members at their facilities. The passion they utilize on the job always shows through. I always learn a lot and often get the opportunity to share that information with other members, in newsletters or on my blog. One such visit occurred recently and offered some insights into one member's efforts to grow the game. 15-year GCSAA member, Mark Prieur, at Trafalgar Golf Club in Milton, Ontario, has undertaken several initiatives. Click here to read more about bees, kids and pink ladies.

 

As always, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me here.

Kevin Doyle

GCSAA Field Staff

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UMASS TURF RESEARCH FIELD DAY - JULY 15, 2015 -
SOUTH DEERFIELD MA

Come see what we're up to, and help support turf research and education at UMass with your participation in Field Day 2015!
  • Take a tour of our facility
  • Hear about and see research currently underway
  • Meet and speak to UMass faculty, staff and students
  • Visit with turf industry exhibitors
  • Network with colleagues
  • Enjoy continental breakfast and a great barbecue lunch
  • Get pesticide and professional re-certification credits
For complete information, including how attendees and exhibitors can register online or by mail, click here. 
Thank you for your support of the New Hampshire Golf Course Superintendents Association.  If you have news or information to share, please let us know.

Editor: Greg Boucher
email Greg
Need to contact the NHGCSA Office?

Call 603-674-1163 or click here to email Joy Jaworski
 
In This Issue
Sponsor Spotlight
Emerald Ash Borer
Jeff Brown Runs for NF
Member News
From Kevin Doyle/GCSAA
Annual Dues
Upcoming Events
Scholarships Available
Help a Fellow Turf Guy
REMINDER:
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Annual Dues Notices Will Be Sent at the Beginning of July. 

Your prompt attention to renewing is appreciated.

Thank you for you continued membership!
Upcoming Events
On The Tee
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September 29th
NE Superintendents Invitational Qualifier
Amherst CC
Host: Steve Wilson

SAVE THE DATES
New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show - February 29-March 3, 2016
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS
AVAILABLE  
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The NHGCSA awards scholarships annually to those enrolled in turf-related studies.  

Scholarships will be awarded in the range of $500-$2,000. 

All applications must be postmarked by October 31 of the year submitted.

Click here for more info
A Chance to Help a Fellow Turf Guy
From Steve Wilson
Amherst CC
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Chris Brown is on my golf course maintenance staff.
He recently was diagnosed with Leukemia and is at Dartmouth Hitchcock in Lebanon undergoing treatment.
Amherst CC is hosting a golf outing to raise money for Chris and his family.  If you're interested, please click here for more information. 
Thank You! 
Steve
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Manchester's Majestic Theatre Presents

 

A tribute to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, The Fox On the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it's a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers' classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man's eternal love affair with... golf.

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