Rally for the Cure partners with Golf Digest Planner
GIS to feature free skin cancer screening
GCBAA Foundation to add 170 Sticks for Kids programs
National Wetlands Award deadline extended
Club Car attains GCSAA Silver Partner status
National Excellence in Irrigation Award applications sought
Yardage plate program supports junior golf
Floratine offers turf action plans
King added waterproof connections for two-wire systems
GCBAA expands construction costs guide
Kawasaki announces new warranty
Irrigation workshops qualify for education points
Gregory K. Hrycyk, GCSAA superintendent, is hosting
the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
William Lopez, GCSAA Class A superintendent, is hosting
the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
Geoffrey M. Sanders, GCSAA Class A director of agronomy, is hosting the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
Timothy D. Putnam, GCSAA Class A superintendent, is hosting the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
Superintendents in the News
Harry Cavanagh passes away at age 84
Otten joins E-Z-Go as vice president
Standard Golf adds Nygren to marketing team
Key joins SubAir golf staff
President of Crary becomes chairman of the board
Upcoming events in the world of golf course management
Industry
News
GIS to feature free skin cancer screening
If you made a new year’s resolution to take better care of yourself, you need to take advantage of the skin cancer screening at booth 5145 during the Golf Industry Show, Jan. 31- Feb. 2.
Dr. Brent Moody, Dr. William Henghold and Dr. Brad Kovach have all volunteered to conduct free screenings during the trade show, and Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen has also donated samples for all those who get screened.
GCBAA Foundation to add 170 Sticks for Kids programs
Following the establishment of 100 new Sticks for Kids programs in 2007, the Golf Course Builders Association of America Foundation says an additional 170 programs will be added in 2008, with the commitment of 100 more programs to be added in 2009.
"The GCBAA Foundation started the Sticks for Kids program as a way to ensure the future of the game by exposing young people to golf and life values it represents," Bill Kubly, foundation president, said. "It is a way to give back something to the game that we all love and depend on."
The addition will bring the total number of programs to 280. Sticks for Kids is now conducted in 48 states and eight military bases. Last year, more than 20,000 children nationwide were trained through Sticks for Kids seminars.
Ten sets of golf clubs with bags are donated to each hosting program. In 2007, it's estimated that donated clubs were used more than 15,000 times by junior golfers in programmed and pre-planned golf events.
The Foundation has also initiated a new scholarship program designed for students interested in pursing golf course construction industry curriculums offered at 20 different universities. Thanks to additional matching scholarships provided by GCBAA members, a total of 37, scholarships for $1,000 were awarded last year.
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2008 National Wetlands Awards Program has been extended to January 31. The awards program honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the conservation and restoration of our nation's wetlands.
The 2008 awards will be given in six categories: Education and Outreach; Science Research; Conservation and Restoration; Landowner Stewardship; State, Tribal, and Local Program Development; and Wetland Community Leader. For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit http://www.nationalwetlandsawards.org.
Club Car attains GCSAA Silver Partner status
Club Car has pledged its support of GCSAA and its members by committing to participate in the association's Partner Recognition Program. Club Car at the Silver level.
"We are proud to welcome Club Car to the Partner Recognition Program," said GCSAA CEO Steve Mona, CAE. "These resources are invested for the benefit of GCSAA's stakeholders -- member superintendents, their facilities and the golf course management profession."
"Club Car is pleased to continue our support of the GCSAA and its members through the Partner Recognition Program," said Phil Tralies, Club Car chairman and CEO. "Meeting the needs of golf course superintendents and their courses starts with clearly communicating and sharing information. This program provides those opportunities."
Club Car, manufacturer of more than 40 models of vehicles for the golf, agricultural, recreational and industrial markets, supports its customers and the game of golf in a variety of ways. Contact http://www.clubcar.com/.
National Excellence in Irrigation Award applications sought
The American Society of Irrigation Consultants invites all irrigation practitioners, including purveyors, architects, designers, contractors and managers, to submit entries for its 2008 National Excellence in Irrigation Awards Program.
Submission deadline is March 15, 2008. The awards, to be presented at ASIC’s annual conference May 17-19, are given based on the quality of project planning and design in functionality, environmental responsibility and relevance.
The award recognizes creative, innovative and efficient irrigation design and project supervision based on the merit of the project and the practitioner. There are no first-, second- or third-place winners. Each entry is eligible for an Honor Award, the highest award in each category, or a Merit Award for superior professional accomplishment.
Award Categories:
Commercial and public works
Golf
Planning and analysis
Research
Student/graduate awards
Winners receive national and local recognition, a professional plaque and industry support from ASIC and its membership. Honor Award winners receive a complimentary ASIC conference registration for the following year.
