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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Mal McLaren Award

Sean McHugh, CGCS

[email protected]

440.232.7247

VICE PRESIDENT

Public & Government Relations

Scott Brickley

[email protected]

330.725.2829

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTCraig Kachline

[email protected]

440.785.0870

CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR

Communication/Benevolent

Michelle L. Frazier-Feher, CGCS

[email protected]

216.469.9287

TRUSTEES

Golf & Tournament/ Website/Communication

Jason Bennett

[email protected]

330.725.9996

Membership/Government Relations

Mark Conner

[email protected]

330.864.3737

SECRETARY/TREASURER

gram & Education/Strategic Planning/Historical

Mark Figurella

[email protected]

330.562.1691

Golf & Tournament/Social

Bryan Fitch

[email protected]

440.934.6217

Membership

Tobin (Toby) Lane

[email protected]

330.332.9095

Program & Education

Brent Palich

[email protected]

440.285.8304

Social/Assistant Relations

Eric Snodgrass

[email protected]

330.477.5111

ASSISTANT GCS RELATIONSDave Willmott

[email protected]

330-239-2383

INDUTRIAL RELATIONS

Scholarship & Research

Ryan Miller

[email protected]

440.796.7990&

Morgan Timberlake

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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.

Continued on pag

Contact Gregg Schaner

at 614-878-6746 or

[email protected]

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, [email protected]

859.356.3272

Reprinted from the USGA website

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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.

continued on page 15

Lake Forest Country Club November 9, 2011

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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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Century EquipmentNorton Brick - Tim Hughes -

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