It looks like the rain has finally stopped in Atlantic Canada and we are in our best stretch of weather of the season. Many places in the region have average rainfall amounts in the 300mm range for June, July, August, and September combined. This season most have surpassed 1000mm for the same time period.
Hurricane Lee landed as a tropical storm in mid-September and had the most impact on Western Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
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Looking at the 2023 golf season in the rearview mirror here in Alberta, most would say that it was a very good one. The spring started out with its challenges as many courses saw damage from the winter and numerous properties struggled to have enough water due to the dry spring. That quickly changed as the taps opened in central and northern Alberta and they never seemed to shut off. Properties in the Edmonton area that were buying water in May turned out to barely irrigate their properties through the remainder of the summer. |
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Some Content you will Find in This Issue:
- Thank A Super Day
- Conference Registration Open
- Award Programs
- National Tournaments and Photo Contest
- New Members and Accredited Members
- Course Aeration - Fall Maintenance, Dean Piller, AGS
- BrettYoung Golfmax Fall Booking Program
- Volunteer for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open
- Work in Australia or New Zealand this Winter
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Thank A Superintendent Day was September 12 |
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, the world celebrated Thank A Golf Superintendent Day with more recognition and acknowledgement than ever. 78 countries, representing more than 31,000 golf course management professionals participated in the day encouraging everyone to recognize superintendents and their teams for the critical value of their work and dedication. |
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Registration and Hotel Accommodations Now Open |
Registration is now open for The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference and Trade Show in partnership with the QGSA. Register now and with the All Access package receive 3 days of education, largest trade show of its kind, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 evening social events and social breaks. Also take advantage of the $199 room rate at the Hotel Bonaventure. |
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CGSA Summer Recruit a Member Winners |
The CGSA recruit winners:
· Perry Cooper from Jasper, Alberta
· Robert Watson from Campbell River, British Columbia
Thank you both for helping CGSA build a stronger membership!
Perry and Robert have won a CGSA Golf Shirt and CGSA Beer Yeti holder. A value of $150 each. If you know of a colleague that isn’t a member; have them add your name to (Who referred, you to CGSA). You have a chance to win too!, visit join now. Contact Lori Micucci with questions: 1-800-387-1056/416-626-8873, ext. 27 or email: lmicucci@golfsupers.com.
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Nominate or Apply for One of These Great CGSA Awards!
The CGSA uses a variety of award programs to recognize the achievements of its members in the conduct of their duties as professional golf course managers. The award programs are one of the ways in which the association profiles the work of golf course professionals. Nominate a colleague for the John B. Steel award; CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement award; CGSA/Toro Assistant Superintendent of the Year award; CGSA/Foley Company Equipment Technician of the Year award and scholarships.
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Another Year has Wrapped Up! The National Tournament schedule kicked off during the RBC Canadian Open in June in Toronto and wrapped up at the RBC PGA Scramble National Final in Cape Breton. This year CGSA recognized 25 members throughout the summer who hosted these events. To see member profiles and photos taken during these tournaments, please click here. These presentations and photos that were provided to CGSA would not have taken place without the help and support from Golf Canada, the PGA of Canada, and the PGA TOUR Canada. For that, CGSA is very grateful for their support!
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Golf Canada presents Craig Moody (L) with his plaque during the Canadian Junior Boys Championship, presented by BDO at North Bay Golf & Country Club. Photo courtesy of Bernard Berault/Golf Canada |
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Blair Duggan (L), host of the Canadian Women's Senior Championship, presented by BDO at Mill River Golf Club receives his plaque. Photo courtesy of Bernard Berault/Golf Canada |
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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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Josh Azevedo, Osler, SK
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Chai Man Jason Chong, Vancouver, BC
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Patrick Houle, St-Hubert, QC
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Andrew Johnson, Toronto, ON
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Kim Méthot, Boucherville, QC
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Gary Ray, Rugby, WA
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Jackson Reimer, Winnipeg, MB
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Desdamona Vance, Inverness, NS
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Jessie Young, West Vancouver, BC
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Latest Accredited Members |
Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
RENEWAL OF THE MASTER SUPERINTENDENT (MS) DESIGNATION
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Owen Russell, MS, Master Superintendent at Markland Wood Golf Club has recertified his MS designation for another five (5) years.
RENEWAL OF THE ACCREDITED GOLF SUPERINTENDENT (AGS) DESIGNATION
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Jonathan Smith, AGS, Golf Course and Property Manager at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club has recertified his AGS designation for another five (5) years.
Congratulations to both Owen and Jon!
For more information on how you can achieve and track your designation, please click here or contact Lori at ext. 27 at the CGSA office.
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SUPERSEARCH - JOB POSITIONS AVAILABLE |
This is the time of the year when we post several upcoming positions. Just a reminder as a member of the CGSA you can always check on our website www.golfsupers.com by going to the MEMBERS HOME tab then Find a Job. You must login to see the positions currently available. If you know of anyone looking for a position, please be sure to provide them with the information. If you are looking for the cost to post a position through SuperSearch, please click here.
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More Than Turf Photo Contest |
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Each month GreenMatter will share some of the photos submitted as part of the More Than Turf Photo Contest. The winner will be selected in December and receive "bragging rights" and a CGSA merchandise package. To submit photos please send photos with captions to CGSA.
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Early morning Fairway mowing under a smokey sunrise. Sure made for some dramatic photos. North Bay Golf & CC. Craig Moody photo. |
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Ian Brooks, Selkirk Manitoba |
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Course Aeration - Fall Maintenance |
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Dean Piller, AGS, shares an article he prepared for his club newsletter - Forward Press.This past week, very important course maintenance occurred in order to ensure our turf is in tip top shape leading into the colder months. Aerating our greens and fairways is a big job and required us to close for an entire day. I am grateful for our team and for the long hours each individual put in. |
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CGSA Board, staff and members congratulate Lori Micucci on her 20th anniversary working at CGSA!
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CGSA Members Save 12% with BrettYoung's Fall Booking Program
BrettYoung is Canada’s largest independent seed company and a leader in wholesale forage and turf, professional turf and reclamation, seed and crop inputs in Canada and around the world. They are passionate about delivering the products that help keep your business profitable while backing them up with knowledge and experience.
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October and November Perks
Visit the link below to learn about the October and November perks including Halloween deals, contests, Black Friday sales and Health and Wellness.
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HumanaCare’s Member Assistance Program provides free, confidential support and counselling for individuals and their families experiencing work-life challenges. At HumanaCare, our phones are answered 24/7 and in the moment support is available for anyone needing immediate assistance and we can help. |
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Volunteers Wanted for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open
May 27th to June 2nd 2024, Hamilton Golf & Country Club’s Course & Grounds department is looking for volunteers for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the application in this link. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Want to Work in Australia or New Zealand this Winter?
Once again, the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada) are supporting the EnvoyGolf Exchange Program in 2023-2024. Successful candidates will spend their winters in Australia or New Zealand at some of the best golf courses in the world, with positions available from October of 2023 through to Spring of 2024.
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CONTACT US
Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services ex. 27
Kathryn Wood, Chief Executive Officer ex. 23
Barb Manifold, Events and Administration ex. 25
Jenn Rozek, Communications Manager (jrozek@golfsupers.com)
Terri Solodan, (tsolodan@golfsupers.com)
Jeff Calderwood, Strategic Advisor ex. 24
PH: 1-800-387-1056, Fax: 416-626-1958
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