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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Mal McLaren Award
Sean McHugh, CGCS
spm@clevelandmetroparks.com
440.232.7247
VICE PRESIDENT
Public & Government Relations
Scott Brickley
scottb@bunkerhillgc.com
330.725.2829
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTCraig Kachline
craig23k@gmail.com
440.785.0870
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR
Communication/Benevolent
Michelle L. Frazier-Feher, CGCS
mlfrazier@aol.com
216.469.9287
TRUSTEES
Golf & Tournament/ Website/Communication
Jason Bennett
jbennett@shalecreekgolfclubggp.com
330.725.9996
Membership/Government Relations
Mark Conner
mcscsuper80@aol.com
330.864.3737
SECRETARY/TREASURER
gram & Education/Strategic Planning/Historical
Mark Figurella
mfigurella421@gmail.com
330.562.1691
Golf & Tournament/Social
Bryan Fitch
bry_fitch@hotmail.com
440.934.6217
Membership
Tobin (Toby) Lane
tlane33sgc@yahoo.com
330.332.9095
Program & Education
Brent Palich
Bpalich@mayfieldsandridge.com
440.285.8304
Social/Assistant Relations
Eric Snodgrass
eric.snodgrass@tamoshantergolf.com
330.477.5111
ASSISTANT GCS RELATIONSDave Willmott
dwillmott2001@sharongc.com
330-239-2383
INDUTRIAL RELATIONS
Scholarship & Research
Ryan Miller
rmiller@centuryequip.com
440.796.7990&
Morgan Timberlake
mtturfman@gmail.com
330.353.0816
Mission Statement
moting the profession of the golf course superintendentough education, camaraderie and cooperation among
fellow members in Northern Ohio since 1923
Schedule of Events 3
Superintendents Korner 4
GCSAA News
Tadge awarded NOGCSA Scholarship 1
Government Relations 1
Jordan Awarded OTF Professional of the Year 1GCSAA March Webinar 1
On The Road With the USGA 1
By the Board 1
Reverse Raffle Information 1
USGA Green Section Regional Meeting 1
Advertiser Directory 1
Next up on the agenda is the Golf Spring Tee Off in Columbus, the GIS in Las Vegas
and The Reverse Raffle. I hope each of you will take the time to attend at least on
these great events. Dont forget that the NOGCSA Reverse Raffle not only raises
funds for research, but for our two scholarships. The George Biddulph Turf
Scholarship and The NOGCSA Legacy Scholarship. The Legacy Scholarship is awar
to children and grandchildren of NOGCSA members who are not seeking a degree
the turf management field. If you havent purchased a ticket yet contact a Board
Member and the will be happy to assist you.
The Board has already been busy planning the 2012 year and we should dates for
of the great events we have planned to you shortly. Make sure to add them to yo
calendar so that you can plan to attend as many as possible this year. If you have
suggestions on an event please dont hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to seeing you throughout the year at many of our many great even
Warmest Regards,
Sean P. McHugh, CGCS
NOGCSA President
spm@clevelandmetroparks.com
I would like to thank Bill Prest and our Panel
of speakers, Chad Mark, Jim Noel, Mark
Pucky and Mike Yenny, for the great job they
did at our January round table. This is event
is definitely a favorite of our membership
that is well attended and filled with valuableinformation.
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January 18, 2012NOGCSA Round TableCloverleaf LanesTime: 9:00 AMCost: $27Points: 0.35 education points
SPORTS SHORT COURSE ANDGOLF SPRING TEE-OFF
February 9-10, 2012Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-HCenter (OSU Campus)
February 29 - March 1, 2012Golf Industry ShowLas Vegas, Nevada
March 24, 2012REVERSE RAFFLERaintree Country Club
Time: 6:00 P.M.Cost: $65/person
May 14, 2012Club Officials MeetingBarrington C.C.Host: Mark FigurellaTime: 1:00 ShotgunCost: $45/personProgram: The History of Golf Course
Maintenance in NE OhioPoints: 0.1 TBD
June 2012Host: TBDTime: TBDCost: TBDPoints: 0.1 TBD
August 2012Vendor DayHost: TBD
Time: TBDCost: TBDPoints: 0.1 Service Points
August 11, 2012Family PicnicClays Park
September 26, 2012Ridgetop Golf CourseAnnual Clambake
Scholarship & Research TournamentHost: Greg BobbsTime: 12:00 ShotgunCost: $65/personPoints: 0.1 Service Points
October 11, 2012Pro/SuperSandridge Golf Club
November 2012Annual Meeting
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With spring rapidly
approaching and given the
rather wet warm winter
Microdochium patch should
be visible over the next
couple of moths. Early spring
weather pattern (wet &
mild) is ideal for the
occurrence of Microdochium
patch that is Pink Snow Mold without the snow cover,
caused by Microdochium nivale (formerly referred to as
Fusarium nivale). The problem with this disease is that it can
be confused and misdiagnosed as cool temperature pythium
in the spring and possible anthracnose. Rarely do we see cool
temperature pythium in Ohio. Microdochium patch isespecially active on annual bluegrass in areas that are, in
shade, wet, north facing, or have a history of the disease.
Creeping bentgrass is also susceptible to pink snow mold but
not to the same extent as annual bluegrass. Young, juvenile,
or lush turf is more susceptible then mature stands.
Through the winter pink
snow mold symptoms
usually appear as circular
patches that tend to be tan
or whitish and in some cases
have a pinkish border.When temperatures fall in
the range from the 40s to
60s F and abundant
moisture is present, the
pathogen becomes quit
active. The pathogen
produces prolific spores that
move in water along
drainage patterns and can
easily be tracked by mowers.
In spring symptoms are more variable and may appear
as streaks, small spots, irregular patches of declining
turf and large patches which can be confused with
pythium symptoms. Affected grass initially appear as
yellowing turf that progresses rapidly to a rusty,
reddish, or brown color. The source of spores is often
from old patches that were on the turf in the winter or
the thatch. When the disease occurs in late spring it is
usually active for short periods of time so the patches
are not as large, distinct, or well defined as in winter
and makes diagnosis more difficult. With the return of
warm and dry weather the turf will often recover
rapidly.
Cultural management of pink snow mold/Microdochium patch includes mowing greens, if
possible, when they are dry and improved drainage.
Until weather patterns change to warmer and dryer
conditions the disease can linger and be quite active. If
establishing a new turf area, there are significant
differences in creeping bentgrass cultivar susceptibility
to pink snow mold. In some cases fungicide applications
have been reduced leaving turfgrass unprotected.
Several fungicides are available that can
control/manage help pink snow mold/ Microdochium
patch.
If you would like verification of this disease you can
submit a sample to the Ohio State University Plant
Diagnostic Clinic.
Author: C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
110 Kottman Hall 2021 Coffey Road Columbus, Ohio
43210 (614) 292-5006 Fax: (614)292-4455 Web site:
ppdc.osu.edu
Reprinted from the:
OSU Buckeye Turf Program Website
Pink Snow Mold / Microdochium Patch / Fusarium Patch
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Rhett Evans
GCSAA CEO
GCSAA Members,
I trust the holiday break offered an opportunity for rest
and relaxation and to spend time with family and friends.
On behalf of the GCSAA you have my best wishes for a
healthy and prosperous 2012.
I am reaching out to you to share the outcomes of the
recently conducted 2011 winter board meeting, outline
GCSAA's priorities for 2012 and to offer perspective on
the health and performance of the association. It is my
goal in this coming year to continue to communicate how
GCSAA delivers value to you, your facility and the game.
But most important, I will continue to seek your input,
listen to your concerns and continue to strive toward
creating an association that serves to support your
professional development and growth of the game.
2012 Plan and Budget: Recovery, Investment, Growth
Just as the majority of your facilities have faced economchallenges in recent years, GCSAA too has been forced t
address declining revenues. Through prudent fiscal
management, and by giving priority to those programs
that best serve our members, we have been able to
mitigate the loss in resources. For 2012 we project
revenues of $15.1 million, which represents a modest
increase of 2.5 percent over 2011 revenues. This increa
in revenue together with a short-term increase in the
utilization of reserve funds will allow the continuance o
programs and services unabated and enable the total
expense budget to grow to $15.8 million.
The U.S. economy continues to slowly improve, yet the
financial markets experienced volatility and golf facility
revenue decreased due to declines in golfer participatio
Given the likelihood that the golf economy, which is tied
to the overall economy in general, is not going to show
significant improvement over the next two to three yea
the 2012 plan and budget is focused on improving existi
programs and services, and developing new ones to tak
advantage of opportunities when they do arise.
Continuing the current level of investment in resources
now, rather than experiencing further cutbacks, willenable GCSAA to realize better returns for the future an
achieve the long-term mission, vision and business
targets.
The prioritization setting and evaluation process for the
business plan in 2012 is a continuation of the board's
priorities for 2011. This is characterized by three busine
phases that GCSAA will go through over the next three t
four years given the existing financial state of the
association and the industry it serves. The three phases
are: recovery, investment and growth. Recoverycomes
many forms, but is best exemplified by the formation ofsolid organizational structure, revenue base and budget
that is experiencing signs of sustainability. Investmentin
the ability to tap into the financial resources that have
been secured over time and the philosophy that
successful results take time and nurturing to occur.
Growth occurs over time when hard work, patience and
perseverance produce returns.
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Contact Gregg Schaner
at 614-878-6746 or
gregg.schaner@syngenta.com
to learn more.
CEO Message January 11, 2012
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Association Priorities
It's been said that when everything is important, then
nothing is important. With limited resources, the GCSAA
leadership has identified the following areas of emphasis
for this expanded plan and budget horizon:
Professional Development/Education: continue to offerhigh-quality, industry-leading resources that enhance
member and facility success.
Advocacy: continue to communicate with lawmakers
with the goal of strengthening the profession and
industry.
Member Outreach and Retention:
growing/demonstrating value of membership, giving
GCSAA a larger voice, more resources for programs and
services.
Chapter Success: enhancing service to members,
increase utilization of GCSAA programs and services,
increase participation in chapter events and leadership
opportunities.
Growth of the Game: collaborate with allied
associations to increase golfer participation and
retention, strengthen golf's compatibility with the
environment.
Revenue Generation: strengthen existing streams(industry support, sponsorships) and development of
new sources (global market).
Key Programs & Services
In addressing these priorities the following programs,
services and initiatives will continue to be supported:
My GCSAA Campaign: member-to-member
communications that demonstrate the value of
membership to drive retention, revenue generation,
program utilization.
Field Staff Program: enhance communications between
chapters and GCSAA, support chapter success, increase
utilization of GCSAA programs and services,
membership growth and retention.
Member Standards Advisory Group: member-led
review of membership standards.
International Initiatives: explore opportunities and
implement programs as necessary to serve members,
deliver education, and create a marketplace for
industry. Raises the profile of the profession and
GCSAA. Would result in additional revenues to fund
programs.
EIFG Rebranding/Fundraising: create a greater affinity
for GCSAA members to support The Environmental
Institute for Golf, increase engagement, and attract
revenues from new sources.
Website/Technology: continue to enhance the delivery
of programs and services though GCSAA web properties
and utilize technology to enhance operational
efficiencies. Reduce expenses and generate revenues.
Enhance communications and buildcommunity/networking.
Conference & Show: continue to enhance the event to
serve our members needs, attract attendees and
exhibitors. Strengthen revenue streams.
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The process of establishing priorities and allocating
resources is certainly not done in a vacuum. Decisions
such as this utilize the feedback we receive from
members. Given the importance of funding research to
the profession, I am happy to report that four projects
received funding in 2011. Increasing research funding
remains a priority for GCSAA. Moving forward, we will
continue to seek support from members, industrypartners, allied associations and others to help fund
projects.
Surveys say...
GCSAA also conducts numerous surveys and collects
feedback from a variety of sources to measure how we
are doing in our service to members, facilities, and the
game. While some of this may be repetitive, it is
important to note GCSAA and its members are highly-
regarded and well-respected. Consider the following
survey results from 2011:
In a survey conducted by the National Golf
Foundation, employers rated golf course
superintendents as the top golf course employee in
terms of influencing the economic vitality of golf
courses. Employers also rated GCSAA as the second-
leading golf association (tied with the PGA of
America) trailing only the USGA. In a survey of golfers,
the golf course superintendent was rated as the top
employee at facilities in influencing golfer enjoyment
and facility economic success.
The McMahon Group, an independent consulting
company, surveyed club managers regarding the
value golf associations deliver to facilities. GCSAA was
found to be the top organization measured by eightcriteria. The survey noted: "The Association (GCSAA)
does everything well, with all eight of its ratings
above the 4.00 mean quality rating boundary level.
The highest ratings were for 'value for cost' and
'industry benefits.' The organization received the
highest value scores of all organizations that serve
private club members. This is especially
complimentary as almost all Pulse Survey
respondents were club managers, not golf course
superintendents.
An independent study of publications in the golf
course management industry found that 87 percent
of readers rate GCSAA's Golf Course Management
magazine to be the most credible, 75 percent said
GCM was the best overall publication and 72 percent
said it would be the only one they would read if they
could read only one.
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A GCSAA member survey regarding compensation
and benefits indicated member salaries have grown
every year since 1993. The average GCSAA member
superintendent salary has shown an overall gain of
82.12 percent from $44,500 in 1993.
In surveys of Golf Industry Show attendees andexhibitors, both rated the most recent event in
Orlando as improved. Just over 92 percent of
attendees were either satisfied or extremely satisfied,
marking the fourth straight year that figure was 90
percent or greater. Exhibitor satisfaction was at its
highest in the past six years with 83 percent of
exhibitors being satisfied or extremely satisfied.
Value to you
As noted in our mission statement, GCSAA's focus is
on serving its members, advancing the profession andenhancing the game of golf. In this communication,
you have learned of association priorities, how we will
address them and to what level of success we have
been performing. So, what does this mean for you the
individual member?
Whether collaborating with allied associations or on
its own accord, GCSAA is in the trenches working with
lawmakers on your behalf in regards to variety of
issues: disaster relief, pesticide restrictions, NPDES, H-
2B worker visa program and various state concerns.
We also advocate to golfers and employers regarding
your expertise with a national media/public relations
program resulting in exposure in media vehicles ofvaried sizes, formats and geographic locations.
We have increased the value proposition of
membership with a much improved job board that is
free to members, as is the case for our live and on-
demand webcasts. The certification process was
streamlined with the elimination of both the one-year
waiting period as a Class A member and the additional
requirement of 5.0 education points. In late 2010 we
unveiled a new online Self-Assessment Tool that
allows members to judge their professionalcompetency and identify resources to improve them.
Dozens of new education programs are delivered
annually to address the latest issues GCSAA members
and their facilities face.
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Undoubtedly the most popular program we have
recently released is the placement of staff in the field.
We will be adding field staff in the Northwest and
Northeast regions in the coming weeks and could very
well have all nine regions filled by the end of 2012. The
feedback from our members has been extremelypositive, as field staff working with the team at GCSAA
headquarters have helped to implement programs and
support chapter success.
These are just of the few of the measures by which
GCSAA provides value on the facility. There are so
many more. I encourage you to visit gcsaa.org or reach
out to staff, as our dedicated team will address your
needs.
Closing on a personal note
In a few weeks, I will be celebrating my one-yearanniversary as GCSAA chief executive officer. It has
been a wonderful experience and enlightening
professional opportunity. I have probably spent more
working days on the road than in the office, meeting
with members, chapters, allied association
representatives, industry partners, media, lawmakers
and others. I appreciate the candid conversations and
hearing your feedback and concerns.
While the bulk of this communications has focused on
the positive and there is much to feel good about Iknow there is always room for improvement. My
promise to you and others who support GCSAA is to
continue to focus our efforts on serving your needs.
We are committed to working on your behalf and
increasing the value of your investment. GCSAA needs
its members to be successful and vice versa. I am
excited and energized because I believe both will
experience even greater successes in the future. Again,
you have my best wishes for a prosperous 2012. I look
forward to seeing you in Palm Springs for the golf
championship and in Las Vegas for our annual
conference and show.
Sincerely,
Rhett Evans
GCSAA Chief Executive Officer
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The Northern Ohio GCSA awarded its 6th Legacy Award
at the November 9, 2011 Annual Meeting. The Legacy
Scholarship began in 2006 and is awarded to students
who are children or grandchildren of NOGCSA
members pursuing a college education in an area of
study other than Turfgrass Management. Each year
one scholarship in the amount $2,000 dollars is
awarded to a recipient.
ELIGIBILTY
1. One or more of the applicants parents or
grandparents must have been a NOGCSA member
for five years and must be a current member.
Children and grandchildren of deceased members
are also eligible if the member was active at the
time of his or her death.
2. The student must be enrolled at an accredited
institution of higher education, or in the case of
high school seniors, must be accepted at andcommitted to such an institution for the next
academic year. Graduating seniors must attach a
copy of the letter of acceptance.
3. Past winners are ineligible to apply.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
1. Applicants will be evaluated on academics,
extracurricular and community involvement,
leadership and outside employment.
2. The student must submit an original essay of 200-
300 words.
3. Deadline for applications is May 1 of the year
applying.
This years recipient is Megan Tadge. She attends
school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
and is studying Aerospace Engineering. She is the
granddaughter of Charlie Tadge.
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2012 Priority Issues Agenda
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Fertilizers
Labor and immigration
Pesticides
Value of golf
Water management
For each priority issue, you'll find an informational
overview, a GCSAA board-approved position statement,
current GCSAA activity on the issue, information on
official GCSAA position papers, and information on
coalitions in which GCSAA participates.
GCSAA staff uses this agenda to take action on golf
course management issues and is guided by the officialGCSAA position statement for each issue.
How the agenda is developed
The GCSAA Board of Directors, Government Relations
Committee members and staff receive ongoing
feedback on golf course management issues through
communication with members, affiliated chapters
(boards, executives, government relations liaisons),
regional turfgrass and green industry coalitions, allied
associations, industry partners, university scientists,
advocacy consultants, and government agencies. Input
and feedback is also gathered from the GCSAA Member
Needs Assessment, as well as issue-specific member
surveys.
Based on this feedback, the GCSAA Government
Relations Committee annually develops a
recommended Priority Issues Agenda. While staff
actively monitors and takes action on many issues
impacting golf course management, the Priority Issues
Agenda outlines the legislative and regulatory
priorities for GCSAA those that are likely to require
the greatest amount of association resources and staff
time.
The recommended agenda is submitted to the GCSAA
Board of Directors for approval. Upon approval, the
agenda is distributed to members through the GCSAA
website and other association communication vehicles.
For more informationIf you have questions about any government issues that
affect the golf industry, please contact the GCSAA's
department of information and public policy at 800-
472-7878.
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Mark Jordan, CGCS
Natural Resource Leader
Westfield Group Country
Club
Mark is a Past President of the Ohio Turfgrass
Foundation and continues to play an active role in the
Foundation in addition to his continued service to the
Northern Ohio GCSA and national GCSAA. He is currently
a candidate for a role on the Board of Directors with the
GCSAA.
Mark played an instrumental role in passing Senate Bill51, declaring the last week of May, "Ohio Turfgrass
Week" and has been heavily involved with the "We Are
Golf" campaign, where he joined other professionals on
Capitol Hill to discuss legislative matters impacting our
industry.
What's Your Tier 4 Emissions IQ?
March 20, 2012
10 a.m. (Central)
Grant Young
Learn how federally mandated emissions
regulations will impact your facility over the next
two to three years. Discover what the regulation is,
what it will mean to turf maintenance equipment,
and what factors youll want to consider when
planning future capital purchases.
About the instructor
Grant Young is the senior marketing manager, golf,
for The Toro Company. He presented this topic as a
session at the 2012 GCSAA Education Conference in
Las Vegas.
Details
Member price: Free
Nonmember price: $60
Chapter price: $100
Education points: 0.2
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By R.A. (Bob) Brame, director, North Central Region
January 31, 2012
As they say, if you dont like the weather wait a few
minutes and it will change. We all know that change is a
reality of life, and yet the weather pattern so far this
winter remains warmer and wetter than normal for
most of the North Central Region. Ohio, as an example,
has set several rainfall records for January not
snowfall, rainfall. Courses in the more southern reaches
of the Region are already thinking about soil
temperatures and grassy weed germination. Change is
coming, but when and how? Remember the guidingmantra with regards to weathers impact: hope for the
best, but plan for the worst.
Change is coming to the Green Section as well. Ty
McClellan, formerly an agronomist in the Mid-Continent
Region, is now our Manager of Green Section Education
assisting Jim Moore, program director. Jim and Ty,
together with the Green Section agronomists, will be
providing a significantly wider range of educational
content that will be interesting and useful to everyone
associated with the game. As always, we remain
devoted to sharing scientifically-based, environmentally-sound information via the Turf Advisory Service,
supporting the worlds largest turfgrass and
environmental research program, and assisting with
course preparations for the USGAs national
championships.
With Tys changed responsibilities the North Central
Region has expanded west. I will provide agronomic
support for central and southern Illinois (south of I-80) i
addition to Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Bob Vavrek,
senior agronomist, and my partner in the Region, willprovide agronomic support for northern Illinois (north o
I-80), Iowa and Nebraska in addition to Michigan,
Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Along with Turf Advisory Service visits throughout our
nine states, Bob and I will be assisting with four
championships this year: the Womens Open, Senior
Open, Womens Amateur and the Mid-Amateur. When
combined with our decades of golf course maintenance
experience, the more courses we visit and
championships we support, the better prepared we are
to share current, relevant and sustainable golf turf
management information with your facility.
Invoices for subscribing to our Turf Advisory Service wil
be delivered over the next few days. If your course doe
not receive an invoice mailing please call or email. The
cost for a Turf Advisory Service visit in 2012 is $2,400 fo
a half day (no change from 2011) and $3,400 for a full
day. Payment before May 15th affords a $600 discount
rates of $1,800 and $2,800 respectively. Regardless of
payment timing, visits can be scheduled at anytime.
We look forward to partnering with your maintenance
operation and working to achieve the best possible
product. Call or email anytime.
Source: Bob Brame, bobbrame@usga.orgor
859.356.3272
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President Kachline called the Board of Trustees of
the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America meeting to
order at 8:06 A.M.
Roll Call: Bennett, Brickley, Feher, Hayes, Kachline,
Lane, McHugh, Miller, Palich, Timberlake, present.
Figurella, Snodgrass Absent
Trustee Brickley moved to except the minutes from
the September 28th regular meeting. Past President
& Trustee Hayes seconded. Motion passed.
Budget and Finance: Chapter Administrator Feher
reported that there is currently $7,393.49 in thechecking account, $26,791.70 in the money market,
$23,088.01 in the Scholarship & Research account
and $415.67 in the PayPal account. The Profit &
Loss statement shows a net income of $14.006.61
through October 31, 2011. There was discussion
about going completely paperless. It was decided
to let the members decide on the renewal forms.
Program and Education: Trustee Palich asked if we
wanted to bring back the round table program againin 2012. The board agreed that it was a good
program and set a date of January 18, 2012.
Figurella offered Barrington to host the Club
Officials meeting in May again using the same
historical program that had been planned in 2011.
Chapter administrator Feher reported that
everything was set for the Bryan Dodge Seminar on
November 28, 2011. The venue had been changed
to Kirtland Country Club.
Editorial: Chapter Feher reported that we had 14advertisers in 2011.
Golf & Tournament: No Report.
Membership & Welcoming: No Report.
Social: Trustee Snodgrass asked if we wanted to do
anything else besides the baseball game and family
picnic. The board suggested another gathering such
as a couples bowling event or an evening at an
establishment that did not require reservations.
Snodgrass would look into it.
Strategic Planning: Vice President McHugh reported
that there would be changes to the next GCSAA
Chapter Affiliation Agreement. One of those
changes was to have a Strategic Planning meeting
each year, which we already do. There was
discussion on bringing in Lynn Tumlinson. It was
decided to bring in someone from the GCSAA for
our strategic planning meeting and bring Lynn back
for a session with our members. Assistant Liaison
Willmott mentioned the need for more education
on how to communicate and handle yourself aroundmembers of your club.
Historical & Benevolent: Mary Tadge had a minor
stroke.
Public Relations: No Report.
Industrial Relations: No report.
Assistant Relations: Chapter Administrator Feherreported that the Assistant of the year applications
would be on the table for superintendents to fill
out.
Employment Relations:
Mal McLaren Award: No nominations have been
received.
Scholarship and Research: No current update on
the progress of funding for research project onbacterial wilt. Reverse Raffle tickets have been
printed and were passed out to members who were
present. We will be handing out the Legacy
Scholarship today to Megan Tadge. Her Aunt will be
accepting the check since Charlie Tadge was unable
to make it up.
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Government Relations: Trustee Brickley reported
that NPDES was still stalled and we need to contact
our congressional representatives. There are pre-
fabricated letters on the GCSAA website that can be
sent electronically. He encouraged all board
members to fill one out and send it in if they havenot already done so.
Website: Past President Hayes reported that the
new website was up and running. We are now have
twitter and facebook accounts and the website
company is doing all of the updating.
Old Business: No Old Business to discuss.
New Business:
Chapter Administrator Feher presented thefollowing members for reinstatement:
Michael Collins Green Hills G.C. SM
Motion was made by Vice President McHugh to
accept the above as members. Trustee Brickley
seconded. Motion passed
Correspondence: Chapter Administrator passed
around the thank you letter from Camp Cheerful.
President Kachline suspended the meeting at 8:59
AM.
President Kachline reconvened the meeting at 1:13
PM.
President Kachline thanked and welcomed the new
and returning board members.
President Kachline called for nominations forPresident. Trustee Bennett nominated Sean
McHugh, CGCS and moved to close nominations.
Trustee Brickley seconded. Motion Past. Past
President Kachline passed the gavel to President
McHugh.
President McHugh appointed Michelle Feher, CCGS
as Chapter Administrator.
President McHugh called for nominations for Vice
President. Trustee Hayes nominated Scott Brickley
and moved to close nominations. Industrial
Representative Timberlake seconded. Motionpassed.
President McHugh called for a motion for our
honorary members. Industrial Representative
Morgan Timberlake motioned to keep all current
honorary members and add John Miller our GCSAA
Field Staff representative. Vice President Brickley
seconded. Motion passed.
President McHugh addressed the board. He
reappointed Morgan Timberlake as Industrialrepresentative and David Willmott as Assistant
liaison.
The next meeting is scheduled Monday December
12, 2011 at 1:00 PM at a place to be determined.
President McHugh adjourned the meeting at 1:27
PM.
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