northern ohio gcsa newsletter october 2013

8/13/2019 Northern Ohio GCSA Newsletter October 2013

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Mal McLaren Award

Sean McHugh, CGCS

[email protected]

440.232.7247

VICE PRESIDENT

Public & Government Relations

Scott Brickley

[email protected]

330.725.2829

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTCraig Kachline

[email protected]

440.785.0870

CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR

Finance/Communication/Benevolent

Michelle L. Frazier-Feher, CGCS

[email protected]

216.469.9287

TRUSTEES

Golf & Tournament/ Website/Communication

Jason Bennett

[email protected]

330.725.9996

Membership/Government Relations

Mark Conner

[email protected]

330.864.3737

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Strategic Planning/Historical

Mark Figurella

[email protected]

330.562.1691

Golf & Tournament/Social

Bryan Fitch

[email protected]

440.934.6217

Program & Education

Lance Green

[email protected]

440.725.3442

Membership

Tobin (Toby) Lane

[email protected]

330.332.9095

Social/Assistant Relations

Eric Snodgrass

[email protected]

330.477.5111

SISTANT GCS RELATIONS/ Program & EducationDave Willmott

[email protected]

330.239.2383

INDUTRIAL RELATIONS

Scholarship & Research

Ryan Miller

[email protected]

440.796.7990&

Matt Kilpeck

[email protected]

440.724.1223

Mission Statement

moting the profession of the golf course superintendentough education, camaraderie and cooperation among

fellow members in Northern Ohio since 1923

Schedule of Events 3

By The BoardJuly 9 5

On the Road with the USGA 7

NOGCSA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 8

OTF Conference & Show 9By The BoardJuly 30 1

GCSAA News 1

OSHA News 1

Advertiser Directory 1

The golf season is beginning to wind down andwe are bustling to prep our courses for thewinter. We are aerifying, cleaning up leavesputting our courses to bed hoping for an IndianSummer that will give us every window to stay

Ahead of mother nature.

Next month we will have our annual meeting atShale Creek Golf Club and we are looking for

A couple of members who are interested in volunteering for the NOGCSABoard of Directors. If you are interested in taking a more active role in thisgreat organization please contact Craig Kachline at (440)785-0870,[email protected] myself at (440)232-7247,[email protected].

See You Soon,

Sean P. McHugh, CGCS

NOGCSA [email protected]
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October 1-3, 2013

GCSAA Chapter Delegates MeetingLawrence, KS

November 2013Annual MeetingShale Creek C.C.Host: Jason BennettTime: 10:30 AMCost: $25/per personPoints: 0.1 Service Points

December 3-5, 2013OTF Conference & ShowColumbus, Ohio

February 1-6, 2014GCSAA GIS ShowOrlando, Florida

March 1, 2014Reverse RaffleRaintree Country ClubCost: $65/personTime: 6:00 PM


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Delegates discuss the future of the profession

This year's Chapter Delegates Meeting, Oct. 1-2, took on a

decidedly different appearance. For the first time since 1999,

the entire function was conducted in Lawrence, Kan. The

meetings also focused more on what the association and

profession would look like in the future as opposed to

discussing the current state of the industry. Delegates also

heard a state-of-the-association presentation from GCSAA

CEO Rhett Evans and met the candidates for the GCSAA board

of directors in 2014.
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President McHugh called the Board of Trustees of

the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America meeting to

order at 12:05 P.M.

Roll Call: Bennett, Brickley, Feher, Figurella, Fitch,

Green, Kilpeck, McHugh, Miller, Snodgrass,

Willmott, present. Conner, Green, Kachline, Lane

Absent.

Trustee Fitch moved to accept the minutes from the

June 9, 2013, regular board meeting. Trustee

Figurella seconded. Motion passed.

Budget and Finance: Chapter Administrator Feherreported that there is currently $6,013.34 in the

checking account with approximately $2,106.61 in

transit via deposit, $4,546 in transit via un-cashed

checks, $38,824.62 in the money market,

$32,242.72 in the Scholarship & Research account

and $408.75 in the PayPal account. The profit and

Loss currently shows a net income of $18,380.62

Program and Education: No report.

Editorial: Board Members will work on gettingFeher info for the upcoming newsletters.

Golf & Tournament: Trustee Bennett reported that

he is checking with the Greater Cincinnati Chapter

about the Ohio Cup. Next Meeting is August 13 @

Brookledge and will be the second round of the

tournament.

Membership & Welcoming: No report.

Social: Chapter Administrator Feher reported that

there are still tickets available for the Aeros Game

on July 27. The Friends and Family Picnic is August

3-4. The Board needs to work on getting

participants. As of today there are no sign-ups.

Strategic Planning: No Report.

Historical & Benevolent: Feher reported that the

Hall of Fame dedication will take place on October

9th. Bill Prest is working on putting the details

together. Mike Ranieris mother passed away.

Public Relations: Feher reported the Veteranshospital doesnt need anything at this time;

however it was recommended that we hang flyers

at the hospital to let them know about the Green

Care for Troops initiative.

Industrial Relations: Industrial Representatives

Miller & Kilpeck discussed Vendor Day and which

companies have signed up so far.

Assistant Relations: No Report.

Employment Relations: The Director of Golf

position is open at Quail Hollow Golf & Resort.

Mal McLaren Award:President McHugh is prepping

a letter for the recipient of the Mal McLaren Award.

Scholarship and Research: The Legacy Award

recipient will be chosen today. The Board discussed

Logans Run sponsorship &/or advertising.

Government Relations: Vice President Brickley

reported that portions of the Affordable Health Care

Act have been postponed until 2015.

Website: There have been issues registering from

the mobile site. Trustee Bennett will discuss with

Kregg.

Old Business:

Regional Impromptu Social Gathering

June 21Mark Conner, New

Fairlawn Winking Lizardhad 10-15 people show

July 19Eric SnodgrassQuaker Steak & Lube

3:00 PM

Figurella to set one up in August

Next Events?

Continued on page 6

Sleepy Hollow Golf Course July 9, 2013


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FORE HOPENo Report.

Facility MembershipsThe board discussed offering

facility memberships and the criteria. Some of the

criteria discussed were: approving by the BOD on a

yearly basis, 5 year limit, open to clubs that have not

had a member in the past 5 years or there has been

an ownership change.

New Business:

Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following

applications for membership:

Mike Bondini Sleepy Hollow C.C. SM

Jenny Wu Garick Industries AFF

Curt Lyme Eagle Creek G.C. SM


members for reinstatement:

None


members for reclassification:

None

Motion was made by Trustee Fitch and seconded by

Trustee Bennett to accept the following members.

Motion passed.

Logans Run The board discussed a request to

sponsor Logans Run. It was decided that we would

send an e-push out to the membership letting them

know about the event and asking for donations.

Correspondence: None.

Renee Geyer requested a donation from the NOGCSA

for the ATI Scholarship Cup Tournament. The Board

decided to donate 10-12 90thAnniversary Towels.

The Cleveland CMA requested we join in on the costs

for their upcoming seminar. The Board decided not to

participate but we would advertise it through our

association and try to get participants.

The Assistant of the Year Award will be awarded at

the 2013 Annual Meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30,

2013, at 1:00 P.M. at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course.

President McHugh adjourned the meeting at 1:27

P.M.
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RENOVATIONNEWER, MORE SUSTAINABLE BENTGRASS VARIETIES

ARE BEING SOWN

By Keith Happ, director, North-Central Region

October 1, 2013

Often during on-site agronomic support visits we are

asked, What are you seeing out there? This season

the theme seems to be renovation. Putting surfaces

and fairways are being regrassed to newer, improved

varieties. New generation turfgrasses are being used

to provide more consistent and more sustainable

playing conditions. The hope is to provide these

conditions for players while reducing the inputs

necessary to sustain healthy grass.

In the North-Central region, several golf facilities from

the northern to the southern tier are regrassing

greens. Troublesome Poa annuaand older bentgrass

surfaces are being removed and new generation

bentgrasses are being used. There are two choices for

a greens regrassing project: seed or sod. While many

superintendents prefer to reestablish putting surfaces

from seed, the option to use sod is becoming more

popular. Using big rolls of sod, for example, reducesthe number of sod seams when the new turf is

installed.

These projects do not take place without planning. As

the saying goes, plan your work and work your plan.

Many infrastructure issues are examined before

greens are regrassed and drainage is the most

important ingredient for sustainable turfgrass

performance. Surface and internal drainage should be

carefully examined if your course is considering

regrassing greens. Also, evaluate the growing

environment of every putting green site. Even new

generation bentgrasses will suffer in poor growing

environments. Airflow and sun angles should be

evaluated before the project begins. Poa annualoves

wet, shady conditions; bentgrass does not. Make sure

you know which turfgrass species you are encouragin

at your golf facility.

Fairways are also being renovated with new

generation bentgrasses or, in some cases and

depending on the growing environment, new cold-

tolerant bermudagrasses. The cost of this type of

renovation is often offset by the long-term savings in

maintenance and inputs. If you are considering this

type of renovation, give one of our North-Central

offices a call to discuss preparation and grassingoptions: Keith Happ at 412-341-5922 or Bob Vavrek a

262-797-8743.

Source: Keith Happ [email protected]

Information on the USGAsTurf Advisory Service

Contact the Green Section Staff

With fewer sod seams

than tradition sodding,

using big rolls makes

sodding a more attractive

regrassing option for

greens at golf facilities.

Installing and

maintaining new

bentgrass greens offers

an opportunity to

produce and sustain

more consistent playingconditions.
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS

PRESENTED BY

JIM TRESSEL"Teammates and Leaders"

Awards, Scholarships & Keynote

Presentation

Wednesday, December 4th

1:00 pm - Main Stage


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Vice President Brickley called the Board of Trustees of

the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America meeting to

order at 1:05 P.M.

Roll Call: Bennett, Brickley, Conner, Feher, Figurella,Fitch, Green, Kilpeck, Miller, Willmott, present. Kachline,

Lane, McHugh, Snodgrass Absent.

Industrial Representative Miller moved to accept the

minutes from the July 9, 2013, regular board meeting.

Trustee Figurella seconded. Motion passed.

Budget and Finance: Chapter Administrator Feher

reported that there is currently $5,092.44 in the

checking account, $36,826.32 in the money market,

$32,244.00 in the Scholarship & Research account and

$647.01 in the PayPal account. The profit and loss shows

no change from July 8, 2013.

Program and Education: No report.

Editorial: No Report.

Golf & Tournament: Trustee Bennett reported that the

Ohio Cup is scheduled for October 10that Wetherington

Golf & Country Club. The OTF Scholarship & Research is

scheduled for September 30, 2013 at Moraine Country

Club.

Membership & Welcoming: No report.

Social: Chapter Administrator Feher reported that we

sold 28 tickets to the Aeros game. The Friends and

Family Picnic is this weekend at Clays Park we have 25

people signed up. The Board discussed putting a notice

together about the NASCAR race in August.

Strategic Planning: No Report.

Historical & Benevolent: Trustee Bennett reported that

the Wee One Foundation would be helping the Krebs

family. There has been an outing scheduled for

September 7 and they will send us information to pass

out to the members. Chapter Administrator Feher

reported that Dan Giesler passed away. Bill Prest will

also be sending us a quote for food shortly for the Hall of

Fame dedication, which will take place on October 9th.

Public Relations: Camp Cheerful is scheduled for

September 7. Dave Donner from Senca was on Fox 8

News. There was discussion about twitter.

Industrial Relations: Industrial Representatives Miller &

Kilpeck reported that we 7 vendors signed up for Vendor

Day.

Assistant Relations: No Report.

Employment Relations: Sam Leatherberry took the job

at Quail Hollow Golf & Resort.

Mal McLaren Award:No report.

Scholarship and Research: The Legacy Award recipient is

Megan Webner.

Government Relations: Vice President Brickley reported

that there is a Government relations Webinar from the

GCSAA. Brickley will give a report next month.

Website: Trustee Bennett reported that we would have

a mobile site once the major upgrade happens in the fall.

Old Business:

Reverse RaffleTickets will be available at the next

meeting

Regional Impromptu Social Gathering

July 19Eric SnodgrassQuaker Steak & Lube3:00PM6-8 people showed

July 30Mark Figurella

August 26Bryan Fitch

Next Events?

New Business:


applications for membership: None


members for reinstatement: None


members for reclassification: None

Correspondence: None.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September

10, 2013, at 12:00 P.M. at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course.

Vice President Brickley adjourned the meeting at 2:04

P.M.

Landerwood Plaza July 30, 2013


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Effective immediately; it is no longer necessary for Class C

members and Associate categories to be members of GCSAA in

order to be a member or apply for membership to NOGCSA. This

change to the bylaws was done to encourage membership of

individuals in these categories in our local association. It was

determined by the board, that for these Classes, the requirement

of dual membership was too large a financial burden. It is the

hope of the Board that this change will encourage individuals

new to our profession to join our chapter, remaining active and

involved members throughout their careers.


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Kathy Landkrohn

Join Kathy Landkrohn, OSHA health scientist, for this 90-

minute webcast designed to answer many of the

questions OSHA has received in this first year of Hazard

Communication 2012 implementation. Landkrohn has

designed this webcast to provide some initial background

on the update to the Hazard Communication Standard,

which aligns it with the United Nations Globally

Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS).

She provides detailed guidance on the training requiredto meet the Dec. 1, 2013, deadline, including discussions

on training principles, considerations for the design of

training, and what subjects to address when conducting

the training. Youll also learn where you can find current

guidance materials and hear about the status of

additional guidance products that are being developed.

Plan now to join us and learn about the SDS format that

replaces current MSDSs and prepare to train your team

before the Dec. 1 deadline.

Resources

GCSAA has also created an employee training record you

can print or download and modify as needed to

document the training you've held with your employees.

SDS Employee Training Form

SDS Employee Training Form

Original presentation date: Aug. 22, 2013

About the instructor

Kathy Landkrohn is a health scientist working in the Offic

of Chemical HazardsMetals in OSHAs Directorate of

Standards and Guidance. In addition to working on the

Hazard Communication Standard, she is also a

representative on the U.S. Delegation on the U.N. Sub-

Committee of Experts for the Globally Harmonized

System of Classification and Labelling (GHS). Landkrohnexpertise is in physical hazards. She has more than 30

years experience and has been with OSHA for more tha

five years.

Details

Member price:Free

Nonmember price:$60

Chapter price: $100

Education points:0.2

ON DEMAND WEBCASTS8/22/2013

Hazard Communication, the Globally Harmonized System &

Your Golf Course

Daniel Giesler born September 25, 1931 died, July 16,2013. Dan was a 52 year member of the GCSA. He

started his career at Yankee Run Golf Club when in

High School. After high school he enlisted in Marine

Corp. After being discharged in the early 50s he was

assistant superintendent at Mayfield Country Club in

South Euclid, Ohio. From Mayfield he built and

maintained Pine Hills Golf Course in Hinckley, Ohio.

He then went to Lake Forest Country Club in Hudson,

Ohio. He was superintendent at Lake Forest Country

Club for 13 years. From Lake Forest he went to

Mission Vieho, California. There he received a callfrom Riviera Country Club in Palisades , California

where he spent 5 years as the superintendent. Then

came Beaver Creek Colorado; Palm Springs,

California and he ended his career building two

courses in Jakarta, Indonesia. He retired to

Wetumpka, Alabama. When he and his wife Cathy

went to the national shows he always got in contact

with his friends from Northern Ohio. He is survived

by his wife Cathy, son Daniel and stepson and

stepdaughter Jackie.
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Phone: 937-492-8597

Mobile: 937-604-5617

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Website: www.nogcsa.com

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Uniontown, OH 44685

(216)469-9287
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