First off I would like to thank all of the CGSA Staff and the Conference Committee for putting together a great event in Vancouver. It was exciting to get back to gathering in person and the education sessions, social events and trade show were all second to none. Thank you as well to all the sponsors and industry partners for their support of the event and of our profession. Looking forward to Montreal in 2024!
Back in Manitoba it is still snowy and cold although the sun is getting stronger and I am sure some melting will start in the next couple of weeks.
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Winter has finally set in across all of the Atlantic Provinces. Much like a lot of the country, it was late coming and temperatures have been fluctuating more than normal.
A lot of my region was still bare into mid to late January and some areas even later. That has resulted in not as many Superintendents concerned about ice as they have been the past few winters. Many clubs were still working on projects late into the year because of the lack of snow cover.
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In the Belle Province, especially the greater region of Montreal, winter has been warmer than normal. Despite having almost all the snow melt during the Christmas holidays, we now have more than two feet of snow covering the ground.
Spring is fast approaching and several golf courses will be starting to remove snow off the greens in hopes of removing tarps by the end of the month.
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The Canadian Golf Course Superintendents Conference was held at the end of February in Vancouver. It was refreshing to finally see industry colleagues in person again. We had a good number of Saskatchewan attendees; educational speakers, the trade show and mingling were enjoyed by all.
January in Saskatchewan was mild and calm. Mild temperatures brought many days of hoar frost. The snow we received in December stayed to provide courses with the snow cover needed to get through the last stretch of winter. February started out with unseasonable low temps and finished off with a bang of cold.
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The Canadian in Vancouver last week was a huge success. CGSA would like to thank all delegates, exibitors, online auction donors and bidders, sponsors and speakers for helping to make this conference possible.
Delegate and Exhibitor evalution surveys will be sent in the next few days. Please take a few minutes to provide your feedback to help us prepare for the 2024 Canadian in Montreal, Quebec. Watch for details coming soon.
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Kyle Francis Equipment Technician of the Year |
CGSA and the Foley Company are pleased to announce Kyle Francis as the 2022 CGSA/Foley Company Equipment Technician of the Year. This award is exclusively sponsored by the Foley Company. Congratulations Kyle!
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CGSA National Award Winners Recognized at The Canadian |
Please join the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) in congratulating the 2022 award winners who were recognized last week during the Awards Ceremony at The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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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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Samuel Buck, Edmonton AB
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Jaxon Girard, Morinville, AB
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Emma Hodgins, Medicine Hat, AB
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Shaun Honcoop, Vancouver, BC
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Julie Lavoie, Edmundston, NB
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Jean-René Lessard, Victoriaville, QC
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Jackson Mitchell, St.Andrews, MB
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Pat Rathwell, Winnipeg, MB
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Chris Richardson, Coquitlam, BC
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Tyler Street, Winkler, MB
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Gareth Tanswell, Lorette, MB
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Mark Thompson, Chilliwack, BC
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If you have recently moved, please send us your details to include in the next edition of GreenMatter. |
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CGSA's Accredited Members |
Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
ACCREDITED GOLF SUPERINTENDENT (AGS) DESIGNATION
The latest CGSA members to receive their Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) designation.
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John McLinden, AGS, Superintendent from Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto in Thornhill, ON; and
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Derek Sheffield, AGS, Superintendent from Seymour Golf & Country Club in North Vancouver, BC.
ACCREDITED ASSISTANT GOLF SUPERINTENDENT (AAGS) DESIGNATION
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Jordan Collins, AAGS from Seymour Golf & Country Club in North Vancouver, BC who just became CGSA’s latest member to receive his Accredited Assistant Golf Superintendent (AAGS) designation.
RENEWAL OF THE MASTER SUPERINTENDENT (MS) DESIGNATION
Mike Pellerin, MS, AGS, Master Superintendent at Saugeen Golf Club has recertified for another five (5) years.
RENEWAL OF THE ACCREDITED GOLF SUPERINTENDENT (AGS) DESIGNATION
Pierre Vezeau, AGS, Superintendent at Cooke Municipal Golf Course has recertified for another five (5) years.
For more information on how you can achieve and track your designation, please click here or contact Lori at ext. 27 at the CGSA office.
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CGSA’s Standing Committees are the lifeblood of our organization. The input of our members in a number of critical areas of the CGSA mandate helps to shape the very programs and services that the CGSA provides on a daily basis and provides an exciting opportunity to meet people from across the country and get first hand, and in many cases, advanced knowledge of the issues and situations affecting golf course management in Canada.
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Thank you to our Golfmax partners who exhibited at the Canadian Golf Course Management Trade Show.
- BrettYoung
- NAPA
- Rain Bird
- Toro
- Golfmax
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March is here and it's Nutrition Month
This month everyone is encouraged to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and promote your overall health.
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More memberperks in March
Log into your memberperks account to check out all the ways you and your family can have fun and save this winterl!
Note you will only be able to download the app if you are signed up to receive this member benefit. For more information, please contact Lori Micucci.
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As an 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. Confidential support is available 24/7.
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Achieving Sustainable Turfgrass Management
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CONTACT US
Jeff Calderwood, Chief Executive Officer ex. 24
Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services ex. 27
Kathryn Wood, Chief Operating Officer ex. 23
Barb Manifold, Events and Administration ex. 25
Miranda Robinson, Communications, mrobinson@golfsupers.com
PH: 1-800-387-1056, Fax: 416-626-1958
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