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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Craig Kachline
440.785.0870
VICE PRESIDENT
Chapter Delegate
Sean P. McHugh, CGCS
440.232.7247
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Communication/Mal McLaren AwardCharles (Chuck) E. Hayes
330.832.5699
SECRETARY/TREASURER
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR
Communications/Benevolent
Website
Michelle L. Frazier-Feher, CGCS
216.469.9287
TRUSTEES
Historical
Website
Jason [email protected]
330.725.9996
Public Relations
Government Relations
Scott Brickley
330.725.2829
Strategic Planning
Mark Figurella
330.562.1691
Membership
SocialTyler Good
330.723.6216
Program & Education
Brent Palich
440.336.2856
Golf & Tournament
Dave Peck
440.248.4646
ASSISTANT GCS RELATIONS
Jeff [email protected]
216.906.0211
INDUTRIAL RELATIONS
Scholarship & Research
Tim Hughes
330.354.9641
&
Morgan Timberlake
330.353.0816
Mission Statement
Promoting the profession of the golf course
erintendent through education, camaraderie andoperation among fellow members in Northern
Ohio since 1923
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Schedule of Events 3
Superintendents Korner 4
By The Board 5
On the Road with the USGA 9
BWC Safety Leaders Discussion 1
Advertiser Directory 1
Brent Palich is busy planning our meetings. This year in light of the econom
conditions we will be reducing the number of meetings.
Thank you to Mark Figurella for excepting the appointment to the Board.
Dont forget to send in your dues notices. The Board is currently looking in
trying to purchase life insurance for all of its members stay tuned for
details! Check out the website for our updated meeting, social event and
philanthropy project schedule!
As our Association grows and tries to weather the storm of tough economi
times, it is important to remember what makes a strong association.
Member participation is at the heart of any association, and I urge all of yo
to make the time to keep us growing and strong!
Craig Kachline, NOGCSA President
January marks a lot of planning for the
NOGCSA! If you havent purchased your
tickets for the Reverse Raffle make sure
you see a board member! This year all the
proceeds from the Reverse Raffle will
benefit the Gross Family. Lets all join
together to help the family after such a
tragic loss!
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February 24-25, 20107th Annual Spring Tee OffNationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H CenterColumbus, OHHost: OTF
March 6, 2010Annual Reverse RaffleRaintree Country ClubTime: 6:00 P.M.Cost: $65/person
March 9, 2010USGA Green Section Regional MeetingOakmont Country Club$35 pre-registration$50 at the door
April 6, 2010Educational SeminarWorking Smarter With Lean ToolsKirtland Country ClubHosts: CCMA & NOGCSATime: 8:30 AMCost: $50Points: TBD
May 2010Club Officials MeetingSignature of SolonHost: Tim GruberTime: TBDCost: TBDPoints: 0.1 Service PointsSpeaker: TBD
NORTHERN OHIO GOLF COURSE
SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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June 2010Family Night at The Aeros
July/August 2010Industry Field DayHost: TBDTime: TBDCost: TBDPoints: TBDVendors contact Morgan Timberlake orTim Hughes
September 2010Clambake
Host:Cost:Points:Speaker:
November 2010Annual MeetingAcacia Country ClubHost: Craig Kachline
Cost:Points:Speaker:
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The 7th Annual OSU Golf Turf Spring Tee-Off isFebruary 24th & 25th, 2010. The tee-off isdesigned for golf turf managers and groundspeople that care for turf with multiple functionsand is offered by The Ohio State University and
by The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation.
The new tee-off location is The Nationwide andOhio Farm Bureau 4-H Center on Ohio State'scampus. It is the first green building on campusand something we are all proud of!
COST: We have worked hard to keep costsdown. The total for two full days of education, theevening reception and City Barbeque lunch bothdays is just $90! Parking is free at the
Schottenstein Center adjacent to the 4-Hbuilding.
THE EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES:Wednesday, February 24Registration opens at 8.00 amWelcome by Todd Voss, Double eagle Club
9.00am - The Travelling Professor: Dr. KarlDanneberger, OSU
10.00 am - The Bedford Springs Story: David
Swartzel, Bedford Springs Resort 11.00 am - State of the Profession/IndustryUpdate: Larry Aylward, Golfdom
1.00 pm - New Technology and NewTechniques; Improving the management ofyour Aquatic Resources: Eric Kraus,Aquablok
2.00 pm - Carbon Sequestration: Gina Zirkle,The Scotts Co.
3.00 pm - Superintendent Panel; Poa - Let'sKill it Again: Bob Becker, Scioto Country
Club, Dave Swartzel, Bedford SpringsResort, Lee Carlson, Double eagle Club,Brad Smith, Fieldstone G.C., Dr. Karldanneberger, OSU, and Dr. John Street,OSU. Todd Voss, Moderator, Double EagleClub
Thursday, February 25Registration opens at 7.30 am
8.00 am - Weed Control for Golf Turf: Dr.
David gardner, OSU (Cat 8, 1 hr.) 9.00 am - Why Insecticides Fail: Dr. Dave
Shetlar, OSU (Cat. 8, 1 hr.) 10.00 am - A Little Bit of This & a Little Bit of
That!: Dr. John Street, OSU (Cat.8 1 hr.)
11.00 pm - USGA Update: Bob Brame, USG 1.00 pm - What's New with Pesticide
Regulations?: Joanne Kick-Raack, OSUPesticide Program (CORE 1 hr.)
2.00 pm - Leaf Spot, Patch Diseases, EarlyDollar Spot Applications and FungicideResearch Update: Joe Rimelspach, OSU(Ca8, 1 hr.)
3.00 pm - Irrigation Basics: Michael Kuhn,Michael Kuhn & Associates, Inc.
OTHER:- ODA Pesticide License Testing will take plac
Thursday, February 25th.
- GCSAA have granted 1.3 education pointsfor the entire program (0.65 per day)
- OTF & OSTMA will host an evening industryreception at The Varsity Club on Wednesday
February 24th for all participants. This is agreat time to network, meet new colleaguesand share ideas!
REGISTRATION DETAILS & MORE INFO: To print off the PDF brochure/agenda and a
hard copy of the registration form, clickHERE.
To register online, click HERE
To request a hard copy brochure and forregistration help, telephone (888) 683-3445or email [email protected]
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President Hayes called the Board of Trustees of the
Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America meeting to order
at 8:29 A.M.
Roll Call: Austin, Brickley, Feher, Good, Hayes, Hughes,
Kachline, Peck present. Cox, Gross, Hanson, Mark,Timberlake absent.
The Minutes from the October Board Meeting were
presented to the Board of Trustees. Trustee Peck moved
to accept the minutes. Trustee Kachline seconded.
Motion Passed.
Budget and Finance: Treasurer Feher reported that the
there is currently $5,181.46 in the checking account,
$9,475.39 in the money market, and $21,940.32 in the
Scholarship & Research account. The Profit & Loss
statement year to date shows a net income of $12,397.22to date.
Program and Education: Hughes reported for Trustee
Mark that the October meeting talk was good. Feher
reported that 30 attended the program at Kensington and
25 played golf. The board will be discussing fewer
meetings for in the future.
Editorial: Editor Feher reported that by going digital t
loss on the newsletter for 2009 will only be $956.
Golf & Tournament: Trustee Peck reported that we neto order plaques from Ginos.
Membership & Welcoming: Trustee Hayes reported fo
Trustee Cox that we had ten new members to date thi
year.
Social: Trustee Brickley and Trustee Good reported th
they would look at future events. We will need to
brainstorm at the Strategic Planning meeting. We had
some great events scheduled for 2009, but had to can
the wine & dine because we only had eight people sig
up.
Strategic Planning: We will determine the date for the
strategic planning meeting after the annual meeting.
Firestone Country Club November 2, 2009
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Historical & Benevolent: There was discussion on
whether or not there was an update on the hall of
fame request, but nothing had been received.
Public Relations: The board discussed the interview
that Sean Novotny had. We will see if we can link it to
the website.
Industrial Relations: No report
Assistant Relations: No Report
Employment Relations: Canterbury C.C
superintendent position was filled by Ed Smith. Don
Bandy was let go from The Quarry.
Mal McLaren Award: No Report no nominations
have been received.
Scholarship and Research: Feher passed on an
application to Industrial Representative Hughes. Hewould get together with Trustee Mark and Trustee
144 and let us know their decision.
Government Relations: They are looking to take
Methyl Bromide off the market. There is a batch of
PCNB being pulled from the market due to clogging of
sprayers.
Website: No report.
Old Business:
Hall of fame Award- This was tabled because we have
not seen the revised information from Bill Prest
Reverse Raffle The board discussed the proposals
we had from the various places for the 2010 reverse
Raffle. The board decided to move the reverse raffle
to Raintree Country Club. Hughes has already booked
the date.
New Business:
There is a gentleman who would like some help with
the care of his green. Vice President Kachline said he
would call the him and look into it.
The Board was suspended at 9:28 A.M. for the Annual
Meeting.
President Hayes reconvened the meeting at 12:36
P.M. and thanked everyone for their hard work!
President Hayes requested nominations for President.
Trustee Brickley nominated Vice President Kachline,Trustee Peck seconded. Nominations were closed.
Kachline was elected as President.
President Kachline appointed Feher as
Secretary/Treasurer/Chapter Administrator. Feher
accepted the position.
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President Kachline requested nomination for
Vice President. Trustee Hayes nominated
Trustee Sean McHugh, Trustee Brickley
Seconded. McHugh was elected has Vice
President.
President Kachline welcomed our new Board
Members Jason Bennett and Sean McHugh.
Chapter Administrator Feher read a thank you
note received from Nathaniel Jordan for the
Legacy Scholarship he received.
The next meeting and Strategic Planning
Meeting was schedule for December 16 at 9:30A.M. at Acacia Country Club. President Kachline
requested that we bring the projector
President Kachline adjourned the meeting at
12:55 P.M.
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By R.A. (Bob) Brame, Director, North Central Region
January 29, 2010
All indicators so far this winter suggest there has been
no significant turf damage through the lower North
Central Region (Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio). Weexperienced some very cold weather, but the snow
cover offered beneficial buffering of the harsh cold.
Currently, there is little to no snow cover and, as such,
the predicted cold snap on the immediate horizon
could have a different impact. In fact, it is the late
winter and early spring when typically we see the
most cold-weather- related golf turf injury. While,
warm season grasses, bermuda grasses in particular,
are vulnerable throughout the colder months, Poa
annua is particularly susceptible through the latter half
of winter as freezethaw cycles often become sharp
and pronounced. This is particularly true with low
mowed Poa annua. Healthy, deep rooted plants,
which means good drainage is in place, are less
vulnerable to damage from weather extremes. Thus,
while little can be done to prevent possible damage
now, the maintenance program in place through the
growing season is vitally important and will have far
reaching implications.
The Indiana Green Expo, held in Indianapolis on
January 6th - 8th, was once again a success. A fewquotes collected from various speakers include the
following.
Deep and infrequent watering cycles can intensify the
development of isolated dry spots.
Preventative pest control is more economical and
environmentally friendly than curative control when
there is site specific history.
Invite the USGA to visit if you need or want to get rid
of trees.
Yellow patch (cool season brown patch) hits both
annual bluegrass and creeping bentgrass.
Brown ring patch (waitea patch) affects annual
bluegrass and not so much creeping bentgrass.
Prostar or Heritage work best on large patch (zoysia
patch).
Civitas seems good on anthracnose with one year of
trials, but other concerns, as yet, maybe hidden.
If you are interested in the sources of the above
quotes or if other questions arise, give me a call.
That Time of Year
Information about our Turf Advisory Service (TAS) will
be mailed to all courses in our database over the next
few weeks. The fee structure remains the same as
2009 $2,300 for a half-day visit and $3,100 for a full-day. A $500 discount is offered with early payment
(received by May 15th), but visits can be scheduled
anytime during the season. Capitalize on this valuable
savings. There are no additional costs (i.e. travel, etc.),
and value satisfaction is guaranteed.
With the golf course being the primary asset at most
operations, a comprehensive review by a USGA
agronomist is money well spent. The tight economy
further elevates the benefits as the recommendations
more often will generate savings that far exceed the
visit cost. If your course does not receive subscription
information or if youd like to nail down a specific
date, give us a call. We look forward to working with
you in the days ahead.
Source: Bob Brame, [email protected] or 859-356-
3272
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IntroductionElectricity is at home, at work and in our recreational
areas. It provides the energy that makes many of our
tasks much easier and life more pleasant. It powers
machinery, provides heating and cooling, energizes
lights, pumps our water and runs home and office
equipment. When used correctly, electricity essentially
goes unnoticed. But, if something goes wrong, there may
be injuries, death, fires and costly equipment and
building damage. We will discuss:
O Basic electricity concerns;
O How we can get into trouble with electricity;
O How to avoid electrical hazards.
Discussion
Each year, there are more than 30,000 non-fatal
electrical injuries, and more than 411 people die from
electrocution. Electrical problems cause approximatel
25 percent of fires. People could have avoided most of
these incidents.
To organize the efforts of bringing electricity into socie
code organizations began writing codes to avoid
undesirable consequences. Underwriters laboratories
and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are
examples of these code organizations. In addition, they
make the
use of electricity safer.
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Definitions
To understand electricity, it is important to know some
basic definitions.
o Current - Measured in amperes, it is the
movement of an electrical charge.
o Resistance - Measured in ohms, it is the
opposition to current flow.
o Voltage - Measured in volts, it is the measure ofelectrical force.
o Conductors - They are materials with little
resistance to electrical current flow.
o Insulators - They are materials with high
resistance to electrical current flow.
o Grounding - It is a conductive pathway that
permits electrical current flow to the earth. This is
part of the electrical safety protective system.
o Shocking current - It is an electrical current that
passes through a body part. The shocks severity
o depends on the voltage, amperage and
resistance. The greater the current, the greaterthe shock.
o Arc flash/blast - This is the resulting flash and
pressure wave when an electrical fault occurs.
The temperature may approach 35,000 degrees
Fahrenheit and molten components may cause
serious injuries.
When the human body becomes part of an electrical path
or circuit, injuries may occur. These include shock, burns,
nerve/organ damage, loss of vision and death. In addition,
Other secondary results such as falls may happen.
An electrical shocks severity depends on the quantity of
the current, the electricitys path through the body and
the
length of time the current passes through the body.
Electricity that is out of control may result in fire,
explosions and equipment damage. The distance from
arc/blast along with enclosure and personal protective
equipment determine how it will affect the body.
Group action
o Ask the participants to identify root causes of
electrical incidents. They may include unsafe
equipment installations, environmentally inducedconcerns and work practices.
o Ask the participants to identify key electrical safe
considerations related to the equipment their fac
uses. Their answers should include those listed
below.
Insulation
Insulation protects workers from direct contact with
energized equipment. Check the wiring for intact
insulation. Make sure the wiring methods protect the
insulating properties from damage. For example, you cuse conduit for
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Advanced Turf SolutionsAllan Truelson 216.299.0576Morgan Timberlake330.353.0816
Paul Taliaferro 412.818.9241
Arms TruckingBrian Bates800.362.1343
Baker Vehicle SystemsRick Baker - Gary Guhde -Lenny Marino - Steve McCoy -Ron Wolf330.467.2250
BASF CorporationGerald Husemann937.604.5617
Century EquipmentNorton Brick - Tim Hughes -Ryan Miller - Ron Smolik800.522.8676
Golf Sense, Inc.Brian Huntley330.699.6409
Harrells Turf Specialty
Glenn Omori440.439.1393
H & S Stump RemovalJack Hopkins330.654.2347
Lake Erie Golf CarsFrank Cisterino800.276.0909
John Deere GolfBob Burkett440.653.1778Ron Rucinski
440.647.1051
Loos Golf ConstructionMatt Loos330.414.4151
Nutramax Agriculture, Inc.800.925.5187
Perk AirBob Doty330.296.7307
Precision Golf ConstructionMike ODonnell, CGCS
440.285.2117
Reynolds Golf & TurfJim Keller Steve GreenNick Novak - George ReeseMike Sterzer
877.723.6675
South East Golf Car Co.888.684.4653
Superior StripingLucas Fowler330.606.8859
SyngentaGary Watschke
216.339.8564
Turfcare with Air, Inc.Bruce Denning800.397.2044
Turfgrass Inc.Tony Cardinale GaryDAndrea Bob Figurella -Mark Slavick Luke Stratton330.225.2084
Walker SupplyMike Sekula - Bill Walker800.792.5537
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Website:
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Address:
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