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May 21, 2009

The GCM blog


Superintendents
in the News

Committee spreads golf's message in Washington

While in Washington, D.C., last week for the second annual National Golf Day, members of GCSAA’s Government Relations Committee also held their annual meeting, which included discussions on the association’s 2010 Priority Issues Agenda, the H-2B Visa “returning workers” legislation and steps the industry can take to communicate golf’s benefits in the media and with Congress. More>>

GCM honored by TOCA

GCSAA’s Golf Course Management magazine picked up 11 awards from the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) at a ceremony held in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, last week. More>>

Woodward participates in LPGA advisory council

GCSAA CEO Mark Woodward was one of 25 members from the world of golf and beyond to take part in meetings of the LPGA’s Commissioner’s Advisory Council in Watkins Glen, N.Y., earlier this week. More>>

Fresno State considers water resource management degree

Students seeking a degree in water resource management may soon look to a graduate program at California State University, Fresno. More>>

Nebraska GCSA hires management firm

Josh Mahar, GCSAA certified golf course superintendent at Wild Horse Golf Club and president of the Nebraska GCSA, has recently announced that Kissel/E&S Associates of Lincoln, has been selected the new management firm to administer the affairs of the Nebraska GCSA. More>>

Syngenta fungicide receives EPA registration

Material transfer system introduced by Finn Corp.

All natural and safe bird repellent

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Scholarship created for turf students

John Deere recognizes distributor

Web site about emerald ash borer control

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May 27 — Ohio Turf & Lawn Care Advocacy Day

June 4 — Iowa GCSA State Meeting

June 16 — Virginia Turfgrass Council’s Pesticide Recertification

June 17 — UMass Turf Research Field Day

June 23 — Virginia Turfgrass Council’s Pesticide Recertification

June 24 — Cornell University Field Day

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This week’s featured videos:

The Oakland Turfgrass
Education Initiative:
GCSAA members volunteer to introduce inner-city youth to potential careers in sports turf and golf course management

Local Knowledge: Pat Finlen, CGCS: Successful Staff & Member Communications

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