How STC Advocates for You

The STC fills a void by sharing the facts about synthetic turf and proactively engaging with political leadership, particularly in progressive states like Maryland. Our primary objective is to defeat any harmful legislation that adds cost with no real benefit to stakeholders and owners.

On August 16, STC president Melanie Taylor made a proactive, in-person introduction to Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson in Towson, the county seat of Baltimore County. During a private campaign event, industry asked, "What is on the environmental agenda for next session?" In summary, President Ferguson responded that we need to be thoughtful about how we move forward but the facts are undeniable that the chamber will continue to examine how to best move on the environmental goals in the long term. 

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STC Issue Briefs + Talking Points

Did you know that a small but extremely vocal group of activists is driving the conversation about synthetic turf systems? Left unchallenged, their message causes harm to the industry and our effort to promote synthetic turf as a sustainable play surface.

At this stage, the STC depends on your membership dues, a small staff and dedicated volunteers to make the kind of difference we do. There is much more that we want to accomplish for the industry, however, we are facing a coordinated opposition -- and how we respond matters more than ever.

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Tips for Working with the Media

As a trade association, the STC plays an important role by speaking to trade laws/standards/guidelines and providing one industry voice. Each year, we field dozens of media inquiries with the understanding that nearly 99% of the reporters are coming at a negative angle and/or just making stuff up to meet their narrative. Most often, the piece is going to be bad but the STC tries to make it less bad by providing comment whenever possible.

Moving into 2023, we are counting on your continued membership and support to help the STC reach its financial goals for marketing and public relations -- and eliminate the negative perception of synthetic turf that we have faced for so many years.

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Strategic Planning for Sustainability, Landscape and Sports Fields

Join our dedicated volunteers at the 2022 STC Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. as they provide an update on their progress in developing best practice guidelines for sustainability, landscape and sports fields.

Each session will be a 15-minute update and the remaining 15 minutes will be dedicated to Q&A and open discussion allowing our members to provide feedback on the direction and advance the industry. This is why you must be an STC member and in the room to make a difference!

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New STC Career Center

We are excited to announce the launch of the new STC Career Center. Explore the benefits of our new career center by logging in or creating a new account today!

• Search and apply to top industry jobs at organizations that value your credentials.
• Upload your resume so employers can contact you -- You remain anonymous until you choose to release your contact information.

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Meet Your 2022-2023 STC Board of Directors

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) is pleased to announce the results of the 2022 STC Board of Directors election. Board members are elected by tallying one vote from the Key Contact of each Full Member. Thank you for your participation as a member!

Please join us in recognizing the new and outgoing Board Directors on Wednesday, October 19 at the 2022 STC Annual Meeting during a special Breakfast with the Board in Washington D.C. We hope to see you there!

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What's up with Certification?

We are glad you asked! The Professional Development Task Force took action to assess the effectiveness of the current certification process and identify where it does not meet desired standards.

We look forward to re-launching the enhanced version and new benefits of the CSTI program (formerly known as CTI-L) and helping you and your company achieve success.

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