November 2012 Newsletter

2012 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 PRESIDENT

Craig 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

Program & 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 RELATIONS

Dave 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 Promoting the profession of the golf course superintendent

through education, camaraderie and cooperation among fellow members in Northern Ohio since 1923

Schedule of Events 3 By The Board – September 4 GCSAA Webcasts 6 Superintendent’s Korner 8 GCSAA News 10 OLCA News 11 On The Road With the USGA 12 Advertiser Directory 13

feast or famine. Many of us struggled through water shortages, but

thankfully survived with some new lessons learned.

I am certain all of us are thankful for the network of friends and

colleagues that we have in this industry! Coming up this month we will

pay special thanks to several of our members who will be inducted in

NOGCSA Hall of Fame. Please joins us at Fairlawn Country Club to

congratulate the members of this well deserved honor.

May each of you and your families have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Warmest Regards,

Sean P. McHugh, CGCS

NOGCSA President

[email protected]

This is the time of the year we begin

to look back at the year we have and

reflect on how much we have to be

thankful for! We survived a

challenging year in which we saw

weather conditions that were either

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November 7, 2012

Annual Meeting

Fairlawn C.C.

Host: Mark Conner

Time: 9:30 Registration

Cost: Lunch & Program $20 (before

11/2)

December 4-6, 2012

OTF Conference & Show

Columbus, Ohio

January 16, 2013

Round Table Program

Cloverleaf Lanes

February 4-8, 2013

GIS

San Diego, CA

March 2, 2013

Reverse Raffle

Raintree Golf Course

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President McHugh called the Board of Trustees of the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America meeting to order at 8:12 A.M. Roll Call: Bennett, Brickley, Conner, Feher, Figurella, Lane, McHugh, Miller, Timberlake, Willmott, present. Fitch, Kachline, Palich, Snodgrass Absent Industrial Representative Timberlake moved to except the minutes from the August 22 regular board meeting with corrections. Industrial Representative Miller seconded. Motion passed. Budget and Finance: Chapter Administrator Feher reported that there is currently $4,653.24 in the checking account, $34,812.11 in the money market, $28,045.78 in the Scholarship & Research account and $3,639.47 in the PayPal account. The Profit & Loss shows a net income of $14,744.82 from January 1 – September 26, 2012. Program and Education: Trustee Conner reported that the Annual meeting would be November 7. The Board discussed doing the January Round Table meeting at Cloverleaf Lanes. The Board discussed having lower budget courses on the panel. Feher will look at booking with January 16 or January 23. The Board also discussed setting the meeting for next year, every 6-7 weeks apart. Editorial: No Report Golf & Tournament: Trustee Bennett reported that everything is set for today. We still need players for the Ohio Cup, which is October 8, and a 10:00 AM shotgun. He will have Kregg send out an e-blast asking for players. Membership & Welcoming: No Report. Social: Chapter Administrator Feher reported that Clay’s Park is booked for August 10-11 next year.

Strategic Planning: No Report. Historical & Benevolent: Ted Benze passed away we donated $100 to the Alzheimer foundation in his name. Public Relations: Vice President Brickley reported that Camp Cheerful went well. Industrial Relations: No Report. Assistant Relations: No Report. Employment Relations: President McHugh reported that Cleveland Metro Parks is looking for a mechanic at Rocky River. Jason Bennett reported that he is looking for a Mechanic.

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Ridge Top Golf Course September 26, 2012

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Mal McLaren Award: No nominations have been received. Scholarship and Research: Chapter Administrator Feher reported we have received one turf scholarship already. Government Relations: PCNB is back on the market. Website: The Board reported that a few people are reporting issues such as, being timed out, phone apps not working and issues with PayPal. Old Business: The Board discussed the winning team for 2011 going to the OTF Tournament on September 24. The Board said that the group who won the Clambake could pick their fourth player. New Business: Chapter Administrator Feher presented the

following applications for membership: Renee Geyer Firestone Country Club Class C Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following members for reinstatement: None Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following members for reclassification: None Industrial representative Miller motioned to approve and Vice President Brickley seconded. Motion passed. Mark Figurella will be attending the Chapter Delegates meeting this year in place of Sean McHugh. Chapter Administrator Feher reported she would need reports from committee chairs at the next board meeting to put the power point presentation together for the Annual Meeting.

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Contact Gregg Schaner at 614-878-6746 or

[email protected] to learn more.

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Bill Prest and Frank Dobie met with the Board and discussed that they would like to do a Hall of Fame Wall at the NOGA Facility. We would place a plaque with a facial picture etched on it on the wall of all of the inductees. They suggested doing a meeting at NOGA for member to see. They requested David Webner be added to the Hall of Fame Committee. Industrial Representative Timberlake motioned and Trustee Bennett seconded. The motion passed. The committee now consists of: Frank Dobie, Bill Prest, Al Muhle, David Webner, John Spodnick and Mark Jordan. Prest and Dobie believe that they would be caught up with inductees within 3-4 years. They presented the 2012 class of inductees to the NOGCSA Hall of Fame. Trustee Figurella motioned to accept and Trustee Lane seconded. Motion passed unanimously. It was discussed and agreed upon the Hall of Fame committee would also make recommendations for the Mal McLaren Award. Correspondence: Al Muhle reported that he would not be attending today’s event do to an injury. The next meeting is scheduled Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 12:00 P.M. at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. President McHugh adjourned the meeting at 9:31 A.M.

Webcast calendar A free member benefit brought to you in partnership with Syngenta Nov. 8: Realities of Organic Golf Nov. 13: Best Management Practices for the Control of Anthracnose Nov. 29: Success for Supervisors Dec. 5: Tips on How to Properly Store Deep-Cycle Batteries, presented by Trojan Battery Dec. 13: Tips and Tricks for Building a Personal Website Dec. 19: Dollar Spot Resistance and Management Strategies Education Spotlight Best Management Practices for Anthracnose Control on Annual Bluegrass Greens Controlling anthracnose is more than just spraying fungicides. It requires good cultural practices, adjusting mowing heights and frequencies, rolling, topdressing, using plant growth regulators to reduce seedhead formation and utilizing proper chemical control. In this webcast, Jim Murphy, Ph.D., and Bruce Clarke, Ph.D., will discuss the latest research used to develop the most current set of BMPs for the control of anthracnose on annual bluegrass greens.

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(Jerry) Gerald E Husemann Senior Sales Specialist II - Professional Turf & Ornamental Plant Protection Products Phone: +1 937 492-8597, Mobile: 937-604-5617, Fax: +1 937 492-9405, E-Mail: [email protected]

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Question from Northwest Ohio to Dr. Shetlar: Over the past couple of weeks, we have had an issue with what appeared to be "ant mounds" all over our #3 green. Initially, I assumed that it was associated with the return of the mating female turfgrass ants that we normally see in the early fall/late summer. However, these mounds have persisted for a couple of weeks now. The "ant mounds" are very widespread and once dew whipped return almost instantly. Each superintendent or chemical rep I have shown this to was blown away

by how quickly they returned and the fact that we couldn't find any ants. Today, totally puzzled and with finally enough time to do some digging, I caught the offending creature. I have Googled and consulted my turfgrass texts to no avail and was hoping you would have time to look at the attached picture (albeit a poor one) and give me an idea of what it is. It's not doing any remarkable damage, and I'm sure a little insecticide will do the trick, but I was extremely curious. Dr. Shetlar's Response:You have been hit by the seed corn beetle! This beetle has been a real nuisance all year on some courses! Usually, it is a late summer, early fall pest. As far as we can tell, these beetles don’t actually establish in the greens or tees, but something is certainly attracting them to the area. Perhaps it is the constant moisture and odors (since the corn fields have been very dry this summer). There is little that can be done as the beetles don’t seem to feed and thus are not overly susceptible to any insecticide treatment. Dr. Niemczyk has stated that he has a course that he consults with that has had pretty good success with Azatrol(a formulation of azadirachtin). This botanical insecticide is known to have some good insect repellency attributes and this may be chasing the beetles away. Reprinted from the:

OSU Buckeye Turf Program Website

"Ant" Mounds are not Always What They Appear

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Disaster Relief Fund established to help GCSAA

members

Lend a helping hand to fellow superintendents who

need support after recent hurricanes

It is an empty feeling knowing there is no place to turn.

Thankfully for GCSAA members, their peers have always

been there in time of need.

Much the same as GCSAA did when Hurricane Katrina hit

the Gulf Coast, the association has established a relief

fund by which members, chapters, industry partners and

others can make a tax-deductible donation to assist those

GCSAA members in need.

You can donate by check or credit card.

By check:

If sending a check, please make it payable to:

The Environmental Institute for Golf/Disaster Relief Fund

1421 Research Park Dr.

Lawrence, KS 66049

By credit card:

If you wish to donate by credit card, please call 800-472-

7878 and indicate you wish to make a donation to the

Disaster Relief Fund.

Thank you in advance for your support. You never know

when you may need it from others.

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Delegates gather for 20th annual meeting Delegates representing 82 chapters gathered Oct. 5-7, 2012, at GCSAA Headquarters and at the Hilton Kansas City Airport in Kansas City, Mo. Delegates received GCSAA updates, heard presentations by candidates for the 2013 board of directors, participated in a town-hall-style session, provided feedback on changes to the affiliation agreement and a member dues increase proposal. A summary article and presentation handout are available. Update Chapter Leadership with GCSAA If your chapter has recently held its annual election, please fill out the Leadership Update form. GCSAA will update its records and award .5 service points for past board service. Save the Date! Chapter Events in San Diego The Chapter Executive Session and Chapter Editors Session held annually during the GCSAA Education Conference will be on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in the San Diego Convention Center. Please save the date and be on the lookout for additional information regarding registration. For questions, please contact Leann Cooper, chapter services manager. 2013 GCSAA Committee Deadline Oct. 24 Applications for GCSAA committee service are due Oct. 24. This is a great opportunity for your chapter members to hone their leadership skills and network on the national level. Great deals on GCSAA merchandise Encourage your members to visit the GCSAA Merchandise Store online at www.gcsaa.org for excellent pricing on a variety of apparel, books and other items. Don't miss out on the new Carhartt selections – perfect for the coming seasons. Visit the GCSAA Merchandise Store today! 2013 GCSAA Education Conference: San Diego Registration opens Nov. 1 for the 2013 GCSAA Education Conference and the Golf Industry Show

The 2013 GCSAA Education Conference and the Golf Industry Show will be held February 4 – 8, 2013 in San Diego. This event will provide you with the most highly acclaimed education in the industry, face time with respected experts in your field, unparalleled networking opportunities with your peers, and a preview of the most innovative products on the market today. Visit www.gcsaa.org/conference for more information. Housing for San Diego is open! Early Bird rates are available thru Nov. 29 at select hotels, book now to receive the best deals.

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November 10, 2012 From the "War of Independence" to the war in Afghanistan, over 1.3 million American soldiers have lost their lives in the name of freedom. Of those fallen heroes, perhaps the most numbered losses (623,000) occurred on our own soil. The Great Civil War prompted then President Abraham Lincoln on July 7th, 1862 to sign legislation authorizing the Federal Government to purchase land to serve as a final resting place for soldiers whom had lost their lives while serving the country. Nearly 150 years and 114 cemeteries later, Mr. Lincolns legacy lives on. With the single exception of "Arlington National Cemetery" in Virginia which is managed by the Department of the Army, all are administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. While these cemeteries are scattered throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, our own state of Ohio has 2 National Cemeteries. Since 1994, your Ohio Lawn Care Association through its generous membership has devoted countless hours and materials to the task of beautifying the hallowed grounds at the Dayton National Veterans Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. In 2011, ONLA teamed up with OLCA so we could reach out to all members to join for this greatest of events "A Grateful Embrace". We added another site that is in great need of our help. The "Ohio Western Reserve Cemetery" in Rittman, Ohio will again run simultaneously with the Dayton project. There will be donuts and coffee for volunteers upon their arrival and lunch upon completion of the days work. Promptly

at 9:00 am, we will have a short ceremony at each venue capturing the spirit and humbleness of the event which will include guest speakers, Honor Guard and Benediction. Most of the materials (fertilizer) will be provided through the generous donations of our industry suppliers however we are asking that those who can, donate 5 bags of fertilizer to the cause as well. You'll need to bring spreaders, blowers and all of the manpower you can muster to help us get 160 acres of turf fertilized on that day. Arrival and check in times for each event will be 7:00 am and work should be completed by noon. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to honor those men, women and their families both living and dead who provided the ultimate sacrifice that we might remain a free nation. See below for details on how to sign up. We hope you'll choose to join us on Saturday, the 10th of November in Dayton or Rittman for "A Grateful Embrace". Show your support to our soldiers and veterans and do what is right. Fill out the form below and fax it to the OLCA office at 740-452-2552 by October 19. PLEASE JOIN US! Doug Hague

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By Bob Brame, director, North Central Region October 31, 2012 Does your course have irrigation sprinklers that are below ground level? It is very common to find low sprinklers as a system ages. Settling, freeze/thaw, turf growth and topdressing are the more common issues behind low sprinklers. More important than the cause – the compromise to irrigation coverage uniformity is significant and the problem will only intensify unless corrected. While the dry season has passed, dry will return and irrigation system inadequacies that are not corrected will cycle around to once again cause problems. Now is a good time to invest in sprinkler raising and leveling. Heads up, for better coverage, healthier turf and more dependable playability. Call or email anytime if we can assist with irrigation system improvements or any other aspect of your

maintenance operation. Source: Bob Brame, [email protected] or 859-356-3272.

Heads like this one can completely negate the engineering that went into providing accurate irrigation coverage.

Reprinted from the USGA website

Heads Up!

By Bob Vavrek, senior agronomist, North Central Region November 14, 2012 Every flaw and shortcoming of an antiquated irrigation system will be magnified tenfold during a lengthy drought. In the absence of rain for six to eight weeks, localized areas of excess coverage overlap will eventually become swamps and dry spots will become as barren as the desert when the irrigation system is the only source of water. Soggy green grass next to the irrigation head surrounded by a zone of dry, brown turf then green grass again is a classic example of sprinkler malfunction, or the dreaded donut. Is it improper water pressure? Is it a worn nozzle? If you found the dreaded dry donut around fairway sprinklers during this summer’s severe drought then the golf course is past due to have its irrigation system evaluated by an experienced irrigation consultant. Upgrading the irrigation system will help the course use water and electricity more efficiently and who

wouldn’t want to conserve two of our most precious recourses? The expertise provided by USGA agronomists and irrigation consultants can help your course provide golfers with firmer and faster playing conditions - often achieving both using less water. You know where to find us at USGA.org. To find local irrigation consultants, see the directory at the American Society of Irrigation Consultants. Source: Bob Vavrek, [email protected] or 262-797-8743

The Dreaded Donut

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Arms Trucking

Brian Bates

800.362.1343

Baker Vehicle Systems

Rick Baker - Gary Guhde -

Lenny Marino - Steve McCoy -

Ron Wolf

330.467.2250

BASF Corporation

Gerald Husemann

937.604.5617

Century Equipment

Norton Brick - Tim Hughes -

Ryan Miller - Ron Smolik

800.522.8676

Harrell’s Turf Specialty

Glenn Omori

440.439.1393

H & S Stump Removal

Jack Hopkins

330.654.2347

John Deere Golf

Bob Burkett

440.653.1778

Ron Rucinski

440.647.1051

Perk Air

Bob Doty

330.296.7307

Precision Golf Construction

Mike O’Donnell, CGCS

440.285.2117

South East Golf Car Co.

888.684.4653

Syngenta

Gregg Schaner

614-878-6745

TERRA Links

Jack Hopkins

330.815.4148

Walker Supply

Mike Sekula - Bill Walker

800.792.5537

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2012 Advertiser Directory

NOGCSA CONTACT INFORMATION

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Website: www.nogcsa.com

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