2021 has come and gone and will be remembered for its early beginnings, bountiful golf and magnificent fall weather. In Like a Lion! Compared to recent years, we too have endured an exceptionally cold month of January. Fortunately, we have also been provided with a great blanket of snow to protect the turf. |
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We are in the middle of a very typical Manitoba winter here with lots of snow and very cold temperatures. After a few mild, dry winters and drought conditions in the summer it is nice to see some snowfall to recharge the river and lake systems that so many courses rely on for water. There were some initial ice concerns at a few courses in the Winnipeg area but hopefully those don’t cause too much of an issue and the abundant snowfall continues to provide insulation from the very cold temperatures. |
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The Canadian - Early Rate Ends February 11 |
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Register for the Virtual Canadian in partnership with OGSA, March 1 - 3 and receive many benefits. More sessions have been added. The more you participate the more you could gain! You'll be rewarded for your participation in all aspects of the event through gamification, you'll get points for every thing you take part in and the more you participate, the more you could win! Prizes to include various gift cards, merchandise and perks. All while earning your CECs. Save your club money and bid on one of the many online auction items. |
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Why Exhibit at The Canadian |
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Since switching to a virtual format we already have more delegates from across Canada waiting to see how you can help them.
- 3 hours of dedicated trade show time and delegates can visit your booth after the conference; Save staff travel and accommodation costs; No move-in, set-up or move-out challenges; Participate in the live chat module with golf management professionals; Receive delegate contact information after the conference; As an exhibitor you can schedule a 30 minute industry presentation or a commercial to run throughout the conference keeping your brand top of mind.
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Online Auction Preview Items |
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Preview the many items donated by our generous supporters. Talk to your finance department and prepare your budget accordingly. There are some tremendous savings opportunities. The online auction runs during The virtual Canadian Golf Course Management Conference and Trade Show March 1 - 3, 2022. Consider donating an item and promote your product or service to over 800 golf industry delegates and members. |
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Kevin Hennigar, Head Equipment Manager from Angus Glen & Goodwood Golf Courses is your 2021 CGSA/Foley Company Equipment Technician of the Year. Congratulations Kevin. Click here for details.
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
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Eric Andrejicka, West Vancouver, BC
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Leandro Avveduti, Sherwood Park, AB
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Wray Barrett, Binbrook, ON
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Woodrow Bishop, Hunter River, PE
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Mat (Ralph) Bursey, Nanaimo, BC
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Mike DeYoung, Hammonds Plains, NS
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Delky Dozzi, Tottenham, ON
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Stephen Feeney, Vancouver, BC
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Jeremy Hubbard, Kemble, ON
- Carl Loignon, Sainte-Julie, QC
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Michael Ryan, Pitt Meadows, BC
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Dong Ho (Carl) Shin, Guelph, ON
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Travis Sisson, Minett, ON
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Paddy Woodford, Riverview, NB
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Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
Master Superintendent (MS) Designation
- Congratulations to R.J. Cloutier, MS from Edmonton Country Club who just became CGSA’s latest Master Superintendent. R.J. received his Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) designation in 2017 and he has been a member of the CGSA since 2003.
Renewal of the Master Superintendent (MS) Designation
- Gregory Hollins, MS, Master Superintendent at Fort William Country Club has recertified for another five (5) years.
Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) Designation
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Congratulations to Matthew Gourlay, AGS, CGCS, MG from Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan, KS who is CGSA’s latest member to receive his Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) designation.
For 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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Recent Member Moves
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Bradley Allen, AGS, Superintendent from Cabot Cliffs Golf Course to Superintendent at Cabot Pacific Golf Course
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Andre Aymar, Superintendent from Islington Golf & C.C. to Superintendent at Lambton Golf and Country Club
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Jeff Babich, Assistant Superintendent from Earl Grey Golf Club to Superintendent at City of Calgary
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Keith Bartlett, from Bayer Environmental Science to Superintendent at Scarboro Golf & Country Club
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Matthew Blackburn, Superintendent from The Lakes At Ben Eoin Golf Club and Resort to Superintendent at Chester Golf Club
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James Bryce, Superintendent from Cabot Links to Turfgrass Specialist at Halifax Seed
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Robert Clark, Superintendent from North Bay Golf & C.C. to Superintendent at Glasgow Hills Resort & Golf Club
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Ryan Dunkley from Assistant Superintendent to Superintendent at The Osoyoos Golf Club
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Matthew Eastman, from Assistant Superintendent at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club to Superintendent at Cataraqui Golf & C.C.
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Sean Gunn, from Superintendent at The Country Club to VP Turf Operations at Cardinal Golf Group
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Gregory Hollins, MS, Master Superintendent from Fort William Golf and Country Club to Master Superintendent at Oak Island Golf Resort
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Darren Kalyniuk, from Superintendent at St. Boniface Golf & Country Club to Even-Spray and Chemicals Limited
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Carol Turner from Assistant Superintendent to Superintendent at Bigwin Island Golf Club
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Dustin Zdan, AGS, from Superintendent at Connaught Golf Club to Superintendent at Blackhawk Golf Club
If we have missed anyone, we apologize and please send us your details to include in another edition of GreenMatter, Lori Micucci at lmicucci@golfsupers.com.
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Sign Your Staff Up as a New Member Today |
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Do you have a staff member that is not a CGSA member? Now is a great time to sign them up as a member! CGSA’s membership dues are currently prorated for new members. If they join the CGSA now they will pay 1/2 price for their 2021-2022 membership dues and if they sign up for our upcoming virtual conference from March 1-3, 2022, in partnership with OGSA their name will go into a draw to win some CGSA prizes. As an extra bonus, have the new member include your name as the referral and your name will also go into the draw to win prizes. This promo expires on February 28, 2022.
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Golfers Choice 2022: 25 Hidden Gem Golf Courses |
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Congratulations to our members who made the list. |
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Receive a 2% cash rebate on the purchase or lease of Toro Workman GTS, Sand Pro 3040/5040 and Sand Pro 2040Z.
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More memberperks in February 2022
For our members who have upgraded their benefit options to either Premium or the Ultimate level, there are more savings for you in January through memberperks.
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Calm - Save 57% on the #1 app for meditation and sleep
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Garmin - Save up 20% off on all Garmin products and accessories
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Hello Fresh – Get 20 free meals plus free shipping!
For more details click here.
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As a Premium or Ultimate member of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association, you have access to HumanaCare’s Member Assistance Program providing free, confidential support and counselling for individuals and their families experiencing work-life challenges. For details and newsletters/webinars click here.
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The Toro Company has acquired the Arkansas-based Intimidator Group, Manufacturer of the Spartan Mower line of commercial zero-turn mowers
“The addition of Spartan Mowers to our portfolio strategically positions us to be an even stronger player in the large and rapidly growing zero-turn mower market,” Richard M. Olson, chairman and chief executive officer of The Toro Company, said.
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31st Annual Virtual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium
The live virtual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS) offers delegates live sessions scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday, February 23 and 24, 2022.
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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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