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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Mal McLaren Award
Sean McHugh, CGCS
440.232.7247
VICE PRESIDENT
Public & Government Relations
Scott Brickley
330.725.2829
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTCraig Kachline
440.785.0870
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR
Finance/Communication/Benevolent
Michelle L. Frazier-Feher, CGCS
216.469.9287
TRUSTEES
Golf & Tournament/ Website/Communication
Jason Bennett
330.725.9996
Membership/Government Relations
Mark Conner
330.864.3737
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Strategic Planning/Historical
Mark Figurella
330.562.1691
Golf & Tournament/Social
Bryan Fitch
440.934.6217
Program & Education
Lance Green
440.725.3442
Membership
Tobin (Toby) Lane
330.332.9095
Social/Assistant Relations
Eric Snodgrass
330.477.5111
SISTANT GCS RELATIONS/ Program & EducationDave Willmott
330.239.2383
INDUTRIAL RELATIONS
Scholarship & Research
Ryan Miller
440.796.7990&
Matt Kilpeck
440.724.1223
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
GCSAA News
By The BoardSeptember 6
On the Road with the USGA 7
NOGCSA Reverse Raffle 9Superintendent Korner 1
OSHA News 1
GCSAA Field Staff News 1
Advertiser Directory 1
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December 3-5, 2013OTF Conference & ShowColumbus, Ohio
January 15, 2014Education SeminarHost: NOGCSAPlace: Cloverleaf LanesCost: $25/ppTime: 8:30 AM
February 1-6, 2014GCSAA GIS Show
Orlando, Florida
March 1, 2014Reverse RaffleRaintree Country ClubCost: $65/personTime: 6:00 PM
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November 22, 2013
GCSAA Members and Colleagues,
Our ultimate responsibility and goal is to ensure
GCSAA continues to be a viable and sustainable
organization that delivers value to you, your facility,
the golf industry and the game we all love. Since
GCSAAs founding in 1926, through strong
leadership and a devoted membership, your
association has prevailed through many challenging
times and prospered to become a leading golf
organization, which is evidenced today as we enter
2014 with strong indicators from both a financial
aspect and membership retention and growth.
Earlier this year, the GCSAA Board of Directors and
staff underwent an extensive strategic planning
session to review our mission and vision, and to
chart a path towards 2020 that positions GCSAA as
the global leader in golf course management. With
that vision, we are placing strategic focus and
priority on:
Supporting superintendents in their local
environments and strengthening chapters to
better serve you, our members.
Leveraging technology to enable member success
and to support effective networking opportunities
among turfgrass professionals.
Strengthening advocacy efforts and stimulating
greater influence on issues related to golf course
management.
Expanding research development, access to
technical expertise and promoting environmental
awareness and best management practices.
Building global brand awareness through
successful international business initiatives and
member growth.
Therefore, today we are sharing a series of
important changes within GCSAA that are designed
to create alignment that better enables us toexpand into areas of significant opportunity and
help us implement our strategic priorities.
Beginning with executive leadership, we are pleased
to announce our new chief operating officer, Matt
Shatto. Matt has an extensive career in public
management, most recently serving as city
administrator for the city of North Kansas City
(Mo.). Matt has also had success in the private
business sector with the development of his familys
dairy business into a multi-million dollar
organization (Shatto Milk Co.). As COO, Matt will
focus on the execution and delivery of member
programs and services with focus on areas such as
technology solutions, enhanced professional
development and advocacy. Matt will assume his
new role Jan. 1.
We are also excited to introduce a new key
executive position that will greatly enhance GCSAAs
ability to achieve growth in industry revenue andsuccess in fundraising efforts for the Environmental
Institute for Golf, as well as to expand
internationally as the global leader in golf course
management. We are pleased to announce that J.D.
Dockstader will be joining GCSAA as our new chief
business development officer. J.D. has more than 17
years experience in strategic business development,
most recently serving as director of commercial
facilities for the city of Mesa, Ariz. Prior to that role,
J.D. worked in various leadership roles in sales,
marketing and event management. In this new role,J.D. will focus on revenue generation and increasing
brand awareness, with focus on areas such as
international initiatives, partnerships and new
business opportunities. J.D. will assume his new role
Jan. 1.
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GCSAA Organizational Restructuring
Shatto, Dockstader join GCSAA executive team
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As part of the changes, Jeff Bollig and Greg Lyman
will be moving on from their roles with GCSAA. Jeff
Bollig served in a variety of communications
positions during his time at GCSAA, most notably his
tenure as senior director, communications. Greg
Lyman completes his tenure at GCSAA as director of
environmental programs. We thank them both for
their many years of service and their contributions
to GCSAA.
Our responsibility as leaders of your association is
to create an organization that continues to serve
our members while positioning ourselves to achieve
our strategic objectives, and enables GCSAA to be
the global leader in golf course management.
On behalf of your board of directors, both Pat and Iwant to thank you for your continued dedication to
the superintendent profession and support of
GCSAA. We look forward to sharing more detailed
plans in the new year and are available to address
your feedback and any questions you may have as
we transition into our new organizational structure.
Sincerely,
Patrick R. Finlen, CGCS
President
J. Rhett Evans
Chief Executive Officer
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President McHugh called the Annual Meeting of the
Northern Ohio Golf Course Superintendents
Association to order at 10:33 AM. Board Roll call
was as follows: Bennett, Brickley, Conner, Feher,
Figurella, Fitch, Lane, McHugh, Timberlake andWillmott Present. Kachline, Miller, Palich and
Snodgrass absent. Chapter Administrator Feher
read the minutes from the 2011 Annual Meeting. Al
Muhle motioned to accept the minutes from the
2011 Annual Meeting and Frank Dobie seconded.
Motion Passed.
There was a moment of silence for those members
who had passed away this past year, along with
family members and our servicemen and women.
President McHugh gave a brief overview of the past
year. He thanked the Board for their service. He
discussed the early spring and the hot summer
wreaking havoc with the economic conditions still
being difficult. The loss of Acacia C.C., but how it
will provide green space for the Cleveland Metro
Parks. President also discussed Mark Jordan
running for the GCSAA Board of Directors and that
the NOGCSA Board is here working for you and are
here to help you.
Chapter Administrator Feher reported on the
financial standing of the association. The balances
in the accounts were as follows: checking account
$5,4373.30, money market account $31,813.25
scholarship and research account $26,046.85 and
Pay Pal account $519.19. The profit & loss for the
year to date was a Net Income of $11,259.21 down
from 2011.
Feher gave the program and education and editorial
reports, Bennett gave the golf & tournament report,
Lane gave the Membership & Welcoming report,
Figurella gave the social report, McHugh gave the
Strategic Planning report, Figurella gave the
historical & benevolent report. Brickley gave the
Public relations report, Timberlake gave the
Industrial relations report, there was no Assistant
Relations or Employment relations report, there
was no Mal McLaren Reportno applications had
been received, McHugh gave the Scholarship &
Research report and awarded the Legacy
Scholarship to Michelle Roberts, Brickley gave the
Government & Environmental Relations reportMark Jordan spoke about government relations
from the GCSAA level . Bennett gave the website
report and
Prest asked how often the website was updates as
well as the possibility of adding a link with the hall
of Fame and putting the 75thanniversary items on
the website.
Chapter Delegate Figurella gave the delegatesreport and discussed the GCSAA dues increase.
Past President Boehm introduced the candidates for
the 2012 Board of Trustees. The candidates were as
follows: Scott Brickley from Bunker Hill G.C., Mark
Figurella from Barrington C.C., Lance Green from
Quail Hollow C.C., Tobin Lane from Salem C.C. and
Eric Snodgrass were on the ballot. Past President
Boehm gave the voting instructions and the ballots
distributed. There were 26 eligible voting members
present and 4 absentee ballots. David Peck andJean Esposito counted the ballots.
Mark Jordan spoke about the delegates meeting &
hitting the campaign trail. He also discussed
nutrient research study being conducted and the
Great Lakes water compact.
Brian Laurent gave a report about the OTF
conference and show.
President McHugh congratulated the newly and re-
elected Board Members Brickley, Figurella, Green,
Lane, and Snodgrass.
President McHugh asked for a motion to adjourn
the meeting. David Peck motioned and Bill Prest
seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 P.M.
Fairlawn Country Club November 7, 2012
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WATER, NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT AND PACE OF PLAY
By Keith Happ, director, North-Central Region
December 6, 2013
Three key issues as we move into the next golf seasoninclude water management, nutrient management
and pace of play. These three topics are critically
important to the sustained growth and development
of the game for generations to come.
Water Use
Portions of the region received their fair share of
precipitation in 2013. Despite having full ponds and
streams, conservation of water resources is a national
issue. Many states are in the process of writing and
debating water-use regulations and developing
drought-contingency plans. Even if you were blessed
with abundant water for the management of your turf,
it is never too early to be proactive with the planning
for water use in the future. This includes adjustments
and upgrades to the irrigation system or alterations to
the setup of the course to conserve water. For more
information about golfs use of water, please visit the
newly-launched USGA Golfs Use Of Water Resource
Center. This microsite has been developed to help and
you can always contact Bob Vavrek and me if you haveany questions.
Nutrient Management
Nutrient management is also a topic of concern and
relates directly to water quality. The USGA has funded
extensive research regarding the use of nutrients to
grow healthy grass and reduce the potential for non-
target effects. Visit the USGA Turfgrass And
Environmental Researchsite. Best management
practices (BMPs) have been developed by many states
and will continue to be modified to focus on growinghealthy grass that meets golfer demands. Developing a
nutrient management plan that is based on science is
a great start for the new golf season. Basing fertility
decisions on information gained from soil samples
submitted to Accredited Physical Soil Testing
Laboratories(click Herefor the full list) will allow
nutrient levels to be maintained in the sufficiency
ranges necessary to sustain turf performance while
also minimizing the impact on the environment.
Pace of Play
Pace of play is an issue that must be dealt with on allfronts to further promote, develop and grow the gam
into the future. A recent National Golf Foundation
(NGF) survey revealed that time is one of the main
factors limiting more people from entering the game.
Slow play affects the enjoyment of the game. Make it
a point this season to plan and then implement
programs that will speed play and make the game
more fun. Green speed, hole locations, tee marker
placement and rough height are just some of the
primary factors that affect pace of play. Discuss course
setup with the Green Committee and/or GolfCommittee to develop a policy that defines the
manner in which golf course turf and playing areas wi
be prepared for play. For more information, please
visit the USGA Pace Of Play Resource Center. Also, th
USGA Green Section can help. Dont hesitate to
contact our offices for any information regarding any
of these issues.
Planning for the future means planning now. Act
now to deal with water management, nutrient
management and pace of play issues at your golf
facility.
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It is not too early to plan to attend our USGA Regional
Conference March 11, 2014 at Oakmont Country Club
in Oakmont, Pa. We make every effort to control costs
by partnering with allied associations. The modest feeof $45 provides a continental breakfast, a great slate
of speakers covering topics for all and concludes with
lunch. Mark your calendars to join us; it is a great way
to kick off the season.
Keith Happ [email protected]
Information on the USGAsTurf Advisory Service
Contact the Green Section Staff
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Frost is a common reason for morning tee time
delay. The reason for the delays is the damage that
can occur from foot or equipment traffic to the turf
when frost is present. Generally speaking, nice fallgolfing days and frost go hand-in-hand. With more
frost days expected, this is a good time to look at
the conditions favorable for frost.
Frost occurs on clear cold nights when turfgrass
plants re-radiate heat (exothermic reaction). As the
plant loses heat to the atmosphere the plant leaf
cools. If the plant temperature is cooler than the air
temperature then moisture from the atmosphere
will condense on the leaf. If the leaf temperature
drops below freezing then the water freezes and
frost forms. This will occur even if the air
temperatures are slightly above freezing. At this
time of the year it is not uncommon to have frost
form even if the air temperature is in the mid to
high 30's.
Frost does not form as readily on cloudy nights
because the clouds reflect, or absorb and then re-
radiate the energy back towards the turf. Thus, the
plants receive heat from this re-radiation. Frost alsodoes not form as readily under conditions where a
breeze is present. Through convection the mixing
air closest to the plant and the atmosphere buffers
the leaf temperature drop (also promotes
evaporation of the water droplets from the leaf).
Areas with little slope have a greater potential for
frost than sloping areas (air moves downward
resulting in a mixing).
Frost will normally form early in the morning before
sunrise. This makes sense because if the plants
have been re-radiating energy throughout the
night, the leaf temperature should be the coolest
prior to daybreak. Actually frost may continue to
form briefly even at daybreak due to the low angles
of light coming from the sun may not directly hitthe leaf.
Frost itself does not cause damage, but injury does
occur when traffic occurs on frosted areas. Turf
damage is generally superficial. This is not to say
that traffic should be allowed on frosted turf. If
traffic occurs, whether it is foot or mechanical,
damage caused by crushing the leaf blade will
occur. Initially the symptoms will appear purplish to
black in color (almost like an excessive Ironapplication). The damaged turf will then progress
to a straw color. If no damage occurs to the crown,
recovery will occur from the generation of new
leaves.
Authors: Karl Danneberger
Reprinted from the OSU Buckeye Turf Website
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Phone: 937-492-8597
Mobile: 937-604-5617
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Here in the Great Lakes Region, cold weather and
snow have come in reminding us that Mother
Nature is still in charge. Many superintendents
and their staffs are finishing up blowing out
irrigation systems and trying to get their snow
mold protection out. Once those jobs arecompleted the work turns to winter projects and
preparing the equipment for the upcoming
season. Education season is also starting and with
it the chance for superintendents to do some
networking with colleagues and get updated on
the latest trends in the industry. I will be hosting a
booth at the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation
Conference and Show in Columbus, Ohio, from
December 3-5 and attending the Wisconsin Golf
Turf Symposium December 10-11. This is a greatopportunity for superintendents to get pesticide
applicator points, as well as GCSAA education
credits. These credits will help you in your
endeavors to maintain or obtain you GCSAA class
A status as well as count toward obtaining or
renewing your certification.
I look forward to talking with superintendents and
industry partners at these events and seeing how
GCSAA can better serve it members. This holiday
season please remember those who have beenaffected by recent tornadoes and storms here in
the Great Lakes Region. Natural disasters like
these bring out the best in golf course
superintendents as they band together to help
their fellow superintendents and those in their
communities.
John Miller, CGCS | Field Staff, Regional
Representative (Great Lakes)
Golf Course Superintendents Association ofAmerica (GCSAA)
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