At the time of this report many superintendents in BC have traded in their toques for hose carts as summer finally arrived and with a vengeance in some parts of the province. Out west we’ll deal with the heat stress for another month, all of us looking forward to the sweet days of fall.
A big congratulations needs to go out to the three superintendents in BC that hosted MacKenzie Tour events this season. Tyler Patroch, AGS - Point Grey Golf and Country Club, Brian Youell, MS, AGS – Uplands Golf Club, and Fritz Verkerk – Gallagher’s Canyon Golf and Country Club. I have heard that all three courses were in outstanding condition, exceeding expectations. Well done gentlemen.
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Less than 15 Spaces Left for the Fall Field Day
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CGSA is heading east to Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs for its Fall Field Day
During your time at the 2019 CGSA Fall Field Day you’ll have the option of golfing two golf gems in the Canadian Golf Landscape! The Fall Field Day will be played on Cabot Links Course, #4 ranked course in Canada and #42 ranked course in the World and Friday’s round will be at the Cabot Cliffs Course, #1 ranked in Canada and #9 in the World. This is an event you simply don’t want to miss!
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Taylor Pendrith and Sean Walsh stop by to see Mike and David Hunter, Scott Brook and the turf crew at Osprey Valley during the Mackenzie Tour.
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Rob Officer will be inducted into the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame and Museum in the Builder Category and Todd Fanning inducted in the Team category. See full article
here.
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SAVE THE DATE - March 2 - 5, 2020
The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) in partnership with the Ottawa Valley Turfgrass Association (OVTA) will host the 2020 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Ottawa, ON, from March 2 – 5, 2020 at the Westin Ottawa Hotel.
TRADE SHOW SALES OPENING SOON
Details on the 2020 Canadian Management Conference and Trade Show will be issued soon - be sure to check your email or the conference site at
CGCMC.
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
BRIAN CHARLES, INVERMERE BC
CONNOR HAMILTON, VANCOUVER BC
STEPHEN KAJAN, PICKERING ON
DAIN MIKULIC, VANCOUVER BC
ROBERT MUNRO, WEST VANCOUVER BC
DOUGLAS PEWARCHUK, LAMONT AB
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CGSA's Latest Accredited Members
Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
Accredited Assistant Golf Superintendent (AAGS) Designation
- Congratulations to T-Jay Creamer, AAGS, Assistant Superintendent at Victoria Golf Course. T-Jay scored one of the highest marks on this exam! Well done!!
Are you ready to write the exam? For more information on how you can achieve your designation, please
click here
or contact
Lori
at ext. 27 at the CGSA office.
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New Member Benefit for Premium and Ultimate Members
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The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and HumanaCare announced a new partnership in which HumanaCare will be the primary provider of the Member Assistance Program providing free, confidential support and counselling for individuals and their families experiencing work-life challenges. Staying true to our objective to include additional offers in the upgraded benefit packages; this exceptional service now available in the
Premium and Ultimate benefit packages
complements that goal. The traditional cost for counselors can be up to $220/hr making this addition to our benefit packages well worth the investment!
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More
member
perks
for CGSA in August
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For our members who have upgraded their benefit options to either Premium or the Ultimate level, here are more savings for you in August through
memberperks
for CGSA. There are some great savings for you and your family!
AUGUST:
There are 3000 discounts across Canada for you and your family members to take advantage of. To learn more about this benefit, please contact Lori Micucci, ext. 27 or
lmicucci@golfsupers.com.
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Take Advantage of a 2% Cash Rebate with our NEW Toro Opportunity Buy
The Toro Company is excited to announce the second Opportunity Buy for CGSA members. Receive a 2% cash rebate on the purchase or lease of:
- GreensMaster 1000 series walk greens mowers
- GreensPro 1260 greens roller
This offer runs from August 1 - October 31, 2019
Processing Your Rebate Claim
Toro makes the claims process easy with their online rebate claim form. Click on the button below to submit your Opportunity Buy claim to receive your rebate.
For additional information on this Toro Opportunity Buy or to learn more about the Toro Golfmax Rebate Program, please contact
Lori Micucci
,
Manager, Member Services at 800-387-1056 extension 27.
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CGSA wishes to thank Kathryn Wood, Chief Operating Officer, for her 21 years of service.
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National Tournament Program
:
As part of the ongoing effort to recognize the role of the superintendent at the golf facility, the CGSA sponsors the National Tournament Program for members that host these prestigious events. Our members are an essential part of the team that ensures that the golf course provides fair and consistent conditions for competition. CGSA members are eligible for admission privileges to selected golf championships subject to conditions imposed by the sponsoring body.
The CP Women’s Open is taking place from August 19-25 at Magna Golf Club. CGSA members (the card holder) will receive one complimentary ticket per day. You will need to present your 2019-2020 membership card and photo ID each day.
For more information, please click
here
. (Each sponsor reserves the right to change their admission policies).
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Student Internships
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A reminder to all turfgrass managers, the best time to pique the interest of Guelph Turf students for internships is between October and November. Students will be eagerly reviewing their opportunities during this time period so be sure to have your postings ready.
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Consider Placing Your Ad here
Advertising in GreenMatter will allow your company to reach industry professionals directly. It is issued monthly to over 900 CGSA members.
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CONTACT US
Jeff Calderwood, Executive Director ex. 24
Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services ex. 27
Kathryn Wood, Chief Operating Officer ex. 23
Barb Manifold, Business Development and Trade Show ex. 25
PH: 1-800-387-1056, Fax: 416-626-1958
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