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Last Update :7/6/2010

GCSAA This Week - July 6, 2010

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July 6, 2010

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Inside the Ropes - Whistling Straits PGA Championship Preparations: In this first segment

of a three-part series, GCSAA TV takes you inside the ropes with Chris Zugel, superintendent at Whistling Straits, where he talks about initial preparations for the upcoming 2010 PGA Championship.

Deadlines and reminders:

7/29

Nominations due for
Distinguished Service Award

8/2

Photos due for Dog Days of Golf Calendar

8/31

Call for Presentations due for 2011 conference

Membership due this month?

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In the July Green Links case study, Recycled Water Project with Aquatic Restoration and Treatment Wetlands, Jeff Kreie, Class A member at Bentwood GC in Ulyssess Kan., outlines how he worked with the community and developed a solution for the town's excess effluent water.


 
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EIFG develops groundbreaking, nationwide IPM Planning Guide

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The Environmental Institute for Golf has introduced the latest tool in Golf's Drive Toward Sustainability: the IPM Planning Guide. The guide will help golf facilities to implement and document integrated pest management plans to enhance the playability and sustainability of the golf course. This tool was developed by leading industry scientists and takes you step by step through the process of building a comprehensive integrated pest management plan specific to your facility.

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And the winner is . . .
Ramon Salas, 2010 Most Valuable Technician

Ramon Salas, equipment technician at Azusa Greens Country Club in Azusa, Calif., is the winner of the first ever Most Valuable Technician Award, presented by Foley United and Golf Course Management magazine. Online votes determined Salas as this year's Most Valuable Technician from among the three finalists, who had been selected from a field of 67 nominees. Salas' nomination was submitted by Robert Maycock, superintendent at Azusa Greens CC and a one-year GCSAA member. Read more and view the video >>

Zimmers has Oakmont ready for U.S. Women's Open

The USGA returns to Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club July 8-11, GCSAA Class A member John Zimmers has prepared the famed golf course for the U.S. Women's Open Championship. Oakmont has hosted more major championships than any other course in the U.S., including eight U.S. Opens, five U.S. Amateurs, three PGA Championships, and a previous U.S. Women's Open. Read more >>

Do you know someone who deserves GCSAA's Distinguished Service Award?

GCSAA needs your help identifying nominees for the 2011 Col. John Morley Distinguished Service Award, presented annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the golf course management profession. Contributions must be significant in both substance and duration, and may be regional in nature. Learn more about the award, view a list of past recipients and submit your nomination.

 

 

Congratulations to June's newly certified and recertified members

Updated free admission policy for PGA Tour events

Show off your golf course dog! Submit a photo for Dog Days of Golf calendar

Assistants: Applications now being accepted for Green Start Academy

Superintendents in the news

 

 

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Are you ready to share your experience and strengthen your communication skills?

 

Submit your topic to become a session presenter at the 2011 GCSAA Education Conference, Feb. 7-11, in Orlando. Sessions are included in the full-pack conference registration and offer a wide variety of topics, including innovative golf course management, current trends and research.

 

Not only will you benefit from sharing your professional knowledge with peers, you’ll also reap professional rewards. Session speakers earn service points; receive free, full-pack conference registration and a free webcast on how to develop a presentation using PowerPoint.

 

Consider the challenges you’ve faced on your golf course: How are you tackling agronomic concerns, employee relations, environmental management or career issues? Submit a topic based on your experience, expertise and proven ideas by Aug. 31.

 

 

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