Chapter Newsletter Article Exchange

New Professional Development articles for use in your chapter publication What professional development means for the golf course superintendent? Pesticide License or GCSAA IPM Exam! It is July 1, 2006 and I have failed to fulfill the requirements for Class A renewal! Should you have any questions about the articles or how to work with the media, please contact R. Scott Woodhead or Lee Ann Martin at (800) 472-7878. Golf course management articles GCSAA has produced six articles focusing on golf course management issues that have been distributed to various media, including state golf association publications and regional golf magazines. These articles are intended to provide useful and interesting information for golfers that will enhance their experience on the golf course and help educate them on course management activities and the superintendent profession. You might find it appropriate to include them in your facility newsletters or share them with your local media for publication. Sometimes it's Good to Vent. This article discusses the delicate practice of verification that superintendents use to produce better playing surfaces. Adding value to the game. This article discusses how the GCSAA has been positioned as a golf association. Golf Courses: Our Planet's Environmental Sanctuary. This article explains the ecological and community benefits a golf course has on our environment. Rules of the Road. This article discusses the importance of following the rules of motorized golf cars while on the course. Tournament Time Means Showtime. This article lays out the various steps a superintendent goes through when hosting a tournament. Water-Wise and Pound-Sensible. This article shows how superintendents efficiently use water to irrigate their courses. GCSAA Quickies - Facts and Quotes. This article provides a number of quick facts about golf courses and quotes about GCSAA and the golf course management profession. Should you have any questions about the articles or how to work with the media, please contact Jeff Bollig at (800) 472-7878.   Additional articles for reprint You may download any of the following articles and reprint them in your chapter's publication: The Rising Cost of Fertilizer The Professional Development Resource 2001: A turfgrass odyssey Certification: What good is it? "Changing" landscapes: Resource efficient landscaping presents new opportunities for the landscape industry Dr. Bruce Clarke speaks on turf diseases Free compost-quality publication available The labor market – It's tough competition Low waste and drought tolerant landscaping Résumé writing Resolved to renovate Six principles for landscape waste reduction Tap the power of your chapter This device could save your life Turf conferences - Professional opportunity or a waste of time? Your chapter is encouraged to submit articles that other affiliated chapters may reprint in their publications. Your articles will be posted on this page. Send your articles to Leann Cooper. Don't forget to check out the materials for chapter publications.   Resources In addition to these new articles, we think you'll also find these other articles useful for reprinting in your publication.