Hello and welcome to beautiful British Columbia. Summer finally arrived late June with heat warnings for many parts of the province. For the most part though grass growing weather in BC has been pretty good. I have heard many comments regarding the good conditions at golf courses around the province.
In BC, the BCGSA has been hosting regular meetings via Zoom, and through these meetings I have been informed that most of our events have been cancelled as a result of Covid-19 restrictions.
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In a year like no other Mother Nature has chosen to put a wrench in Superintendents’ best laid out plans across Ontario. Record number of days over 30 degrees combined with drought like conditions has certainly made maintaining turf difficult. The beginning of August has been a little more cooperative as much needed rain and cooler temperatures have finally arrived. The cooler temperatures have also been a benefit to golfers as we are approaching record breaking number of rounds being played across the province. |
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New Digital CGSA Membership Card |
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Thank you to all our members who have paid their 2020-2021 membership dues for your continued membership in the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA).
CGSA recently introduced our new digital membership card. The card photo is courtesy of Darren Kalyniuk, CGSA President and Superintendent at St. Boniface Golf & Country Club.
We have made it easy to access your membership card, by adding it to your phone. If you have paid your 2020-2021 CGSA membership dues, when you login to your account you will see a button to Send Membership Card to Your Phone. Clicking the button will send an email with a link to the card, click the link on your phone and follow the instructions to add the card to your phone's home screen.
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Nominate a Distinguished Superintendent Today |
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Nominations for the 2020 CGSA/Bayer Superintendent of the Year Award will be received until September 30th.
In 2019 the CGSA Board of Directors approved that nominations could be submitted by either a Provincial Golf Superintendent Association or by any CGSA member.
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Now’s the time to Recruit a new member to the CGSA. Not only do they win, but if you recruit a new member by August 31, 2020 you win too! As a thank you for helping CGSA build a stronger membership, you will receive a subscription to CGSA’s memberperks program Venngo. This program provides discounts from leading retailers and brand name companies, meaning thousands of personal savings for you and your family. To see a listing of some of the most popular brand partners, please click here.
For details on our new member promo, please click here or please pass this message on and new members can join on-line by clicking on the JOIN/RENEW or they can complete this FORM.
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Inside Track Survey Results |
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Thank you to all members who participated in the Covid-19 Recovery Survey. We understand the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the world in which we live and know that everyone has had to make major changes to their lives and golf course operations. We asked members for their feedback on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected capital expense decision-making in 2020 and into 2021. Please click the link below for the complete survey results. *Please note the NGCOA is also analyzing additional data submitted directly to them. |
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Turf Managers' Short Course |
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The University of Guelph hosts annual Turf Managers' Short Course. This winter, the most successful and highly valued turf managers’ short course in Canada will be located at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute. Between February 1 and 26, 2021, participants from across North America and in various sectors of the turfgrass industry will gather for the intensive Turf Managers’ Short Course (TMSC).
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Mark Begin and the crew at Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club prepare for the Alberta Men's Amateur Golf Championship. |
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Happy 50th Anniversary to Stanhope Golf and Country Club, just outside of Charlottetown.
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CBC News profiled CGSA Member Reid Solodan's, AGS, Vermicomposting award winning project. Read more about the project in the next issue of GreenMaster in the mail August 15. To read the CBC article click here. |
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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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Zach Brittner, Priddis Greens AB
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Fergus Butt, Priddis Greens AB
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Dennis Casselman, Williamsburg ON
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Kevin Fleury, Edmonton AB
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William Forsyth, Southampton ON
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Doug Francis, Windsor ON
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Ian Hayes, Campbell River BC
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Ben Ingram, Kemble ON
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Nicholas Jones, Georgetown ON
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Kal Koenig, Whitecourt AB
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Andre Lens, Guelph ON
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Nick Lulic, Vancouver BC
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Mathieu Moulton, Calgary AB
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Ryan Muldoon, Braeside ON
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Mark Obee, Severn ON
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Jarrod Oliver, Richmond BC
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Brett Opikokew, Golden BC
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Shannon Perry, Okotoks AB
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Steve Phillips, London ON
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William Post, Brandon MB
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Steve Schiedel, Mount Hope ON
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Rick Scott, Richmond BC
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Greg Strachan, East Gwillimbury ON
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Tyler Vizzutti, Coquitlam BC
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Colton Willms, Brandon MB
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Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
Accredited Assistant Golf Superintendent (AAGS) Designation
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Congratulations to Dennis Bult, AAGS, Assistant Superintendent, Oakdale Golf & Country Club who is the latest member to achieve their Accredited Assistant Golf Superintendent (AAGS) 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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FLEET SPECIALS
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT OFFERS FOR INDUSTRIAL, MUNICIPAL AND COMMERCIAL FLEETS
Please see our latest fleet specials promotion for the summer, by clicking here.
Offers valid from July 1 to August 31, 2020.
For more information on how to take advantage of all the savings through NAPA, please contact Lori Micucci.
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Opportunity Buy Program - August 1 - October 31, 2020
Earn a Golfmax and/or Opportunity Buy rebate on your next Toro Equipment Purchase. CGSA members receive a 2% cash rebate on purchase or lease of Groundsmaster 1200 or Greens Pro 1260. For additional information contact Lori Micucci, Manager of Member Services at lmicucci@golfsupers.com.
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Turf Care Canada Named New Ventrac Dealer |
Turf Care has announced a new dealer partnership in Eastern Canada with Ventrac, a manufacturer of articulating turf, landscape, and snow and ice management equipment for the grounds, landscape contractor, golf, municipal and rural acreage markets. |
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Syngenta Welcomes Pat Moir as Turf Specialist for Quebec and the Maritimes |
Syngenta Canada is pleased to announce that Pat Moir will be joining the Professional Solutions team as Turf Specialist for Quebec and the Maritimes, starting this fall.
As a golf industry professional with almost 30 years of golf course experience in the eastern Canadian market, Pat’s wealth of knowledge will nurture our ambition to empower turf management professionals through our science and educational initiatives.
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CTRF Looking for Volunteer Translator |
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The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF) is looking for a volunteer to provide English to French translation services starting with this post! The turf translator role might be perfect for an aspiring turf student (looks great on a resume), retired turf professional or anyone in between. |
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Golf Canada Foundation Launches Covid Golf Relief Fund |
Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Foundation have joined together to launch the COVID-19 GOLF RELIEF FUND, to support golf courses in helping employees and golfers stay safe while also thanking front-line workers through encouraging additional play and welcoming juniors to further experience the game. |
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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.
To learn more contact Lori Micucci, Lori.
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More memberperks for CGSA in August
For our members who have upgraded their benefit options to either Premium or the Ultimate level, here are more savings for you in August through memberperks. There are some great savings for you and your family!
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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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