It has been a very stressful and trying time for many courses across Alberta as we start winter. Unfortunately, snow and rain combined with warm temperatures have once again caused ice formation. Many courses have been out trying to remove and minimize the amount of ice before the cold winter temps set in. When we talk about climate change, we are seeing first-hand that there are slight changes taking place. Regular rain in November seems to be the new normal, and many superintendents are using as many techniques they can think of to prevent ice buildup. Let’s hope the warm stretch lasts just long enough for everyone to get their properties clear.
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This past fall in Ontario has made for challenging conditions for Superintendents across the province. Consistent cool, wet, windy environments combined with earlier than normal snowfalls made it difficult for Superintendents to winterize their golf courses.
The OGSA conference will be held at a new and exciting venue. The 2019 conference will be held at Blue Mountain from January 15-18 with the annual AGM being held on January 16.
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Superintendent Craig Campbell is presented with Manitoba's prestigious Superintendent of the Year Award during the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association conference in November. Congratulations Craig.
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CGSA Past President Kyle Kellgren and Kim Larsen, present Leo Skaluba, Deer Park Golf Course Superintendent with the J. Drew Smith Award at the Saskatchewan Turfgrass Association Conference. The award is presented to the member of the year.
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Doug Campbell, AGS thanked long time CGSA member Mark Kuhns, CGCS for speaking at the Saskatchewan Turfgrass Association Conference. Mark is the Superintendent at Baltusrol Golf Club.
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
WRAY BARRETT,
CAYUGA ON
BERT BOS,
ABBOTSFORD BC
CHRIS COPEMAN,
HUNTSVILLE ON
SAMUEL LAFONTAINE,
NOTRE DAME DE L'ILE PERROT QC
CODY LITTLE,
CALGARY AB
PHIL MCDONALD,
CALGARY AB
KEVIN PLEASANCE,
AURORA ON
DAVE SAND,
BANFF AB
MICHAEL STEVE,
WELLTON AZ
GREG TURNER,
RIVER FALLS WI
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CGSA's Latest Accredited Members
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Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following members for receiving or renewing their designations:
Accredited Golf Superintendent™ (AGS®) Designation
- Aaron Weinberg, AAGS, Assistant Superintendent, Oakville Golf Club
Accredited Golf Superintendent™ (AGS®) Renewal
- Jamie Robb, AGS, Superintendent, Capilano Golf and Country Club. Jamie upgraded his benefits to Ultimate and saved $50 off his renewal fee!
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Take Advantage of Your Member Benefits!
There are now 3 benefit options; the Essential Membership honours those survey respondents who requested lower dues rates; the Premium and Ultimate options add more value, some packaging of events, and combine some new personal benefits to compliment the professional benefits. We'll also be introducing more new member benefits.
One of our members who recently upgraded to the
Ultimate
Benefit package during the October promotion, has already saved over $600 and in addition was able to add one of his employees as a CGSA member saving $234.
For more information on each of the benefit options that are now available, click
here
or contact Lori Micucci, at 1-800-387-1056 or
lmicucci@golfsupers.com
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CGSA Board of Directors Nominations Now Being Accepted
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In accordance with the by-laws of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association, Article VII, please accept this memo as notice of the acceptance of nominations for positions on the CGSA Board of Directors for consideration at the Annual General Meeting on March 7, 2019 in Banff, Alberta.
Please note the following:
- Nominations are being accepted for the following positions in accordance with the provisions of the CGSA by-laws:
- President
- Vice-President
- Directors
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
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The Canadian 2019 Golf Course Management Conference March 4 - 7
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Student Discounts Coming Soon
Registration is now open for The Canadian 2019 Golf Course Management Conference at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta, March 4 - 7.
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Members Save 20% on average at NAPA Canada
To take advantage of this savings opportunity as a part of the Golfmax Purchasing Program, CGSA members must complete the NAPA Major Accounts registration form and submit directly to
Lori Micucci who will confirm with NAPA that you qualify for National Account status.
Click
here to download the registration form.
For more information please contact Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services, Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) at (800) 387-1056 ext. 27 or
lmicucci@golfsupers.com
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28th Ontario Turfgrass Symposium February 20-21, 2019
The Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI) speaker program for the symposium has been finalized. See details below for a list of speakers and topics and other GTI news.
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CGSA has Moved
Please note that we have new phone extensions:
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
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