It has been a busy time for all the golf courses as spring brought some good turf results and some not so good. There are reports of winter damage throughout the province and we wish everyone a speedy recovery. That being said, at times like these it is great to have a support network. Don’t be afraid to call on your fellow superintendent, he/she may be going through the same thing or have a tip to help the process. One thing about our industry is we are always willing to lend a hand or words of encouragement.
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Quebec has suffered in many regions this season. Golf courses suffered heavy ice damage with a lot of rain in late December and January. Very cold temperatures after the rain allowed ice to form under the
little snow cover we had. Golf courses also had trouble putting their courses to bed for the winter with early snow and very cold temperatures.
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Fall Field Day Registration is Open
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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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Fall Field Day Partnership Opportunities
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Partner with the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) at two golf gems in the Canadian Golf Landscape, the Cabot Links Course, #4 ranked in Canada and #42 in the world and the Cabot Cliffs Course, #1 ranked in Canada and #9 in the world. There are a number of partnership opportunities that will allow you to profile your company during the Fall Field Day, guaranteed 2 Fall Field Day registrations and support the CGSA.
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Karen Rumohr, AAGS, Assistant Superintendent of the Year chatted about the tough winter experienced by golf courses in the Edmonton area in the
Calgary Sun.
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Canadian Equipment Technician friends help American colleague Hector Velazquez' daughter by sending a gait trainer.
See more
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Brian Youell, MS, AGS, thanks his team for the best tournament conditions in the history of Uplands Golf Club.
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The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) announced that it has reached a partnership agreement with the Ottawa Valley Turfgrass Association (OVTA) to conduct the 2020 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Ottawa, ON, from March 2 – 5, 2020 which will be held at the Westin Ottawa Hotel. For details
click here.
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
DARREN FRITZ,
KINCARDINE ON
GEOFFRY FUNK,
WHITEHORSE YT
WALKER HENGEN,
ARCOLA SK
CAMERON HUARD,
PRIDDIS AB
DAVID HUNTER,
ORANGEVILLE ON
MICHAEL MACGILLIVRAY,
THORNHILL ON
TYLER MINOGUE,
PORT CARLING ON
CAROL TURNER,
THORNHILL ON
ANDREW ZULTOK,
CALGARY AB
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CGSA's Latest Accredited Members
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Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) Designation
- Congratulations to Sean Brillinger, AGS, Superintendent at Heron Point Golf Links. Sean’s designation is upgraded from AAGS to the AGS as he moves into the Superintendent position
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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Celebrating 42-Year CGSA Member
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CGSA member and 2018 CGSA/Bayer Superintendent of the Year, Dean Baker is presenting best friend Rhod Trainor, CGCS, Superintendent at the Hamilton Golf & Country Club with his CGSA National Tournament plaque for hosting the RBC Canadian Open as well as Rhod's 42-year member recognition plaque during Rhod's retirement party which took place on June 4th at the HG&CC.
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Celebration of Life for Mike Burton
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A celebration of life will be held for long-time CGSA member Mike Burton on Sunday, June 9th at 1:00 pm. For more details, please
click here.
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Turf & Rec has released their Top 10 under 40 this year with many CGSA members recognized. The Top 10 Under 40 are individuals that help shape the future of the Canadian turf and grounds maintenance industry. Congratulations to all.
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CGSA Membership Renewals Are Now Due
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CGSA membership renewal invoices went out in April and are now due. Thank you to all members who have renewed. Your new 2019-2020 membership cards will be mailed to you starting mid-June so you will have them before your card expires. For any current members who haven’t renewed don’t forget to pay your membership dues before your membership expires on
June 30, 2019
! For more information
click here
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More
member
perks
for CGSA in June
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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 June through
memberperks
for CGSA. There are some great savings for your and your family!
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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NAPA Auto Parts is pleased to continue to provide you with the products, programs and support you have come to expect from NAPA. With over 500,000 sku’s and exclusive discounts specifically for CGSA members, we have the solutions you need to ensure smooth operation of all of your equipment. Visit
www.napacanada.com
for more information and to see current promotions.
For more information on NAPA
click here
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Ohio International Turfgrass Intern Program
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The Ohio International Turfgrass Intern Program has several annual internship vacancies on the finest American golf courses. If you are 19-28 and single, with some turf grass college and relevant experience, you might be interested.
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National Tournament Program
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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.
For details on the 2019 National Tournament Schedule, admission privileges to selected golf championships
click here
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OTRF
Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament, August 27, Carrying Place Golf & Country Club. For details
click here
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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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