What a summer it has been across our province. Temperatures have been very warm and lacking additional moisture. As one fellow Superintendent put it, we are all getting “Medicine Hat Weather”, no kidding and yeah sorry! August is here and that means our daylight period is decreasing and cooler mornings are on the way. There have been reports of guys holding their breath on their water supplies, lets hope some moisture comes everyone’s way as we head into the last month of summer. |
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Fall Field Days Itinerary |
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We are in the process of finalizing the itineraries for each event and will share with all registrants. The format will follow the traditional Fall Field Day schedule with a seminar on the Monday followed by a lunch and a 9 hole tournament (must be registered in the Fall Field Day to play). The Toro reception will commence in the evening at the courses. The Fall Field Day tournament will be on the Tuesday at each location followed by the Syngenta Awards dinner. If you are not registered you will want to soon as spaces are filling up. |
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CGSA would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support in making the 2021 Fall Field Days a success. Special thanks to The Toro Company for sponsoring receptions at each event and for Syngenta for sponsoring the awards dinners. We would also like to thank all of our tee sign and other sponsors. For a full listing of our sponsors please see the link below. |
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CGSA Past President Jim Flett, AGS, Muskoka Lakes, working alongside the crew doing some fly mowing. |
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Tyson Arcand, AAGS, Assistant Superintendent, Edmonton Petroleum Golf & CC preparing for the Canadian Ladies Amateur. |
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Mark Kerkowich, Neepawa Golf and CC Superintendent preparing for the Manitoba men's amateur golf championship. Read the Brandon Sun article here. |
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Congratulations to our longtime members Blaine Fagnou, and Bruce Klaassen, AGS Emeritus on their induction to the Saskatchewan Golf Hall of Fame |
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Blaine, distinguished service, Superintendent at Elk Ridge Resort, has been a CGSA member since 1995. |
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Bruce, distinguished service, Life Member, has been a CGSA member since 1978. |
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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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Amy Anderson, Chestermere, AB
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Dan Angelini, Fort Saskatchewan, AB
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Kevin Dyck, Campbell River, BC
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Aaron Fedyk, Leduc, AB
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Andrew Hardy, Orillia, ON
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Cameron Lehouillier, Okotoks, AB
- David MacKenzie, Vancouver, BC
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Mike McGeough, Sylvan Lake, AB
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Cory O'Neil, Toronto, ON
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Lyle Patton, Kahnawake, QC
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William Takenaka, West Vancouver, BC
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Rylan Williams, Okotoks, AB
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CGSA 2021 National Tournaments |
CGSA is pleased to recognize members hosting a national championship this season.
The first plaque presentation took place with Golf Canada on Friday, July 23rd recognizing Peter Francis (left), Superintendent at Leduc Golf & CC who hosted the Canadian Junior Girls Championship. Peter has been a CGSA member since 1992 and been the Superintendent at Leduc for 25 years.
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CGSA 2021 Award Programs
Nominate or Apply for One of These Great CGSA Awards!
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The award programs noted below are one of the ways in which the association profiles the work of the golf course professionals. These award programs are sponsored in whole or in part by industry partners and for this we are very grateful. |
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Inside Track Survey Results |
Thank you to all members who participated in the Covid-19 Recovery Year Two survey. COVID-19 has drastically altered everyday life as well as how golf course operators run their business. The CGSA asked members for feedback on how the pandemic has affected capital expense decision making in 2021 and into 2022. 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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Thank a Superintendent Day |
CGSA will again be participating in the International Thank a Superintendent Day. Watch for details and be sure to "thank a super". |
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NGCOA Canada in partnership with the CGSA negotiates volume related discounts, rebates, and value-added services under the Golfmax Purchasing Program for our members. Members usually recover their entire membership dues through the savings of just one supplier. There are presently 17 suppliers in the CGSA program.
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Turf Care Products Canada and The Toro Company Announce Long-Term Partnership with The Pulpit Club |
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Turf Care Products Canada and The Toro Company have just announced a 10-year partnership with The Pulpit Club in Caledon, ON. This long- term commitment between the Turf Equipment and Irrigation Distributor, Manufacturer, and Golf Club is the 1st of its kind in Canada. This will include The Pulpit Club’s exclusive use of world-class Toro equipment and irrigation systems on both of their award-winning 18-hole golf courses, as well as featuring The Pulpit Club as a new Toro equipment and irrigation training centre. |
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OGSA Announces the Passing of Sally Ross |
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Sally Ross, former Executive Director of the Ontario Golf Superintendents Association passed away on July 24th. She was very committed to her role and the association over the numerous years she worked there. CGSA extends our sincere sympathy to Sally's family, friends and to OGSA members on her recent passing. For her obituary: click here.
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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 August 2021 through memberperks.
Here are the added perks for August 2021:
There is also a couple of contests happening, for more information, please click the links below.
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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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