It has been the year of cancellations! Conferences, golf tournaments, sports in general and obviously associations are feeling the brunt of it. It was unfortunate to recently hear the AGSA has now cancelled the Property Managers Conference originally set for November in Canmore. It is also why it continues to be very important to be a member of your turf associations. Our associations rely on these events for revenue, and without them presents challenges. The reports from around the province are cash registers are ringing like they haven’t been in years, this is a great “golf” comeback story. |
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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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Recruit a New Member Extended to September 14 |
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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 September 14, 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.
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Staff at Bear Mountain Golf Course in Victoria, BC hold the sign that the players signed for them during the Canada Life Series! Bill Quin, Superintendent at the Mountain Course hosted this event from Aug. 10-12 and Matt Mamone, Superintendent of the Valley Course hosted this event from Aug. 17-19, 2020. This is a Mackenzie Tour PGA TOUR Canada Event. |
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During these unprecendented times of the Covid pandemic and the need to rethink course safety, CGSA member, Gary Stadnek created the OK Cup Insert to eliminate flag pole touch points. After several experiments, the OK Cup Insert was invented. Some of its benefits include: maintenance free, cost effective, design eliminates ball ejections, aluminum construction, and having the satisfaction of hearing the ball enter the hole. |
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Long-time CGSA member Craig Stocker, AGS retires after working in the golf industry for 44 years. Craig retires from the Kokanee Springs Golf Resort after 27 years. Craig joined the CGSA in 1981. Congratulations Craig. |
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
- Duane Allen, Sparwood BC
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Zach Brittner, Priddis Greens AB
- Fergus Butt, Priddis Greens AB
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Josh Carr, Port Carling ON
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David Casselman, Williamsburg ON
- Mark Elliott, Red Deer AB
- Mark Hyne, Kanata ON
- Ben Ingram, Kemble ON
- Tanner Knutson, Calgary AB
- Kal Koenig, Whitecourt AB
- Nick Lulic, Vancouver BC
- Jarrod Oliver, Richmond BC
- Shannon Perry, Okotoks AB
- Matt Piers, Calgary AB
- Greg Strachan, East Gwillimbury ON
- Tommy Wang, Port Carling ON
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Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
Master Superintendent® Designation
- Congratulations to Garry Haynes, MS from Blue Devil Golf Club Inc. who just became CGSA’s latest Master Superintendent. Garry received his Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) designation back in 2017 and has been a member of the CGSA since 1999.
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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Green Start Academy Deadline Extended |
The deadline for assistant golf superintendents to apply to the Green Start Academy has been extended to Tuesday, September 8. The program, sponsored by John Deere and Bayer, is adopting a virtual format this fall due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. |
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CGSA wishes to congratulate Kathryn Wood, Chief Operating Officer, on her 22 years of service to the association. Kathryn started work at the CGSA in August, 1988 and continues to provide our members with outstanding service. |
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Find Out How Much you can Save and Enter to Win $5,000 |
See how much you can save! Get a quote between September 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021 to be entered to win 1 of 30 $5000 cash prizes from Economical®, your group insurance company. NFP is a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement, and individual private client solutions through our licensed subsidiaries and affiliates. Our expertise is matched by our commitment to each client’s goals and is enhanced by our investments in innovative technologies in the insurance brokerage and consulting space. For more information click here or Call 1-877-477-7702 or email NFPCanGroup@NFP.com to get a quote and enter today!
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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 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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Nufarm Appoints Target Specialty Products Canadian Distribution |
Effective August 12, 2020, Nufarm has appointed Target Specialty Products, as a distributor of their complete turf and ornamental offering in Canada. |
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Guelph Turfgrass Institute |
Click on the link to Guelph Turf News below and read about diagnostic and insect pest updates, property care, alumni golf tournament October 2 and GTI course offerings. Photo of diploma students in San Diego, courtesy of GTI. |
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CTRF Allied Turfgrass Reseach Funding Application |
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This year’s allied turfgrass research funding application process, formerly known as ‘CATR’ or Canadian Allied Turf Research, is once again being administered by the Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation. You are invited to apply for 2021 research project funding consideration with a single submission. |
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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 receive support on coping with back to school or to learn more about HumanaCare contact Lori Micucci, Lori.
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More memberperks for CGSA in September
For our members who have upgraded their benefit options to either Premium or the Ultimate level, Back to School Savings added for you in September 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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