It has been an unusual winter here in Ontario so far. In Southern Ontario, it has been unseasonably mild with little snow accumulation. Any snow that does fall either melts or the rain washes it away. Northern Ontario has snow cover and ice has been reported in some regions.
Conference season is now in full swing; it kicked off with OGSA’s Ontario Golf Course Management Conference in Niagara Falls on January 16-18th. We are 20 days away from the Canadian in Montreal, Quebec February 27 - 29th.
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The first month of 2024 in Alberta has been one with extremes. The new year came in with a bang as rain hit the Calgary area. Many courses in the southern part of the city had ice form as a result. Edmonton had next to no snow resulting in a brown Christmas. This raises concerns as the area started the 2023 season off extremely dry as well. Early January then saw frigid temperatures across the entire province with most areas going well below -40C. |
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Some Content you will Find in This Issue:
- The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference - early rate extended, new member promotions, sold out trade show
- Celebrating 2023 Award Winners
- New and Accredited Members
- Inaugural Summer Shamble
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Early Rate Extended Until February 15 |
Register now for The Canadian and you'll be entered into a draw to win complimentary accommodation. The Canadian features three days of education, networking events and trade show access. YOUR BEST VALUE is the All Access Package and you'll get 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 evening social events and refreshment breaks throughout! Also special rates for members and those attending from the same facility!
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The 2024 trade show in partnership with the Quebec Golf Superintendents Association, uniting, face to face, all levels of golf course management personnel and industry supporters from across Canada. Dedicated trade show time starts on Wednesday, February 28 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in Montreal, Quebec. New this year is a bar on the show floor opening at 1:00 pm. Come and show your support to all suppliers who support the CGSA/QGSA. |
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New Members Save on Registration to the Canadian |
Are you a new member of the CGSA who is planning on attending The Canadian? As a new 2023-2024 member you can save up to $600 off an All-Access registration to The Canadian 2024 Golf Course Management Conference in Partnership with the Quebec Golf Superintendents Association. The conference will take place at the Hotel Bonaventure from February 27-29, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec.
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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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Tammy Bougard, Laval-sur-le-lac, QC
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Mike Brown, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
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Troy Caletti, Olds, AB
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Paul Crough, St Albert, AB
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Duncan Davis, Brantford, ON
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Patrice Deland, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
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Guillaume Despres, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
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Hayden Hodgess, Sherwood Park, AB
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Howard Houng, Gormley, ON
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Cieyva Meliefste, Olds, AB
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Ethan Meyer, Olds, AB
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Sean O'Flaherty, Halifax, NS
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Bryan Ohnysty, St Albert, AB
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Trevor Parkes, Richmond Hill, ON
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Ryan Pegg, Brantford, ON
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Kyle Pitts, Kamloops, BC
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Angad Singh, Bramptonn, ON
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Trenton Speed, Calgary, AB
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Callum Torrance, Calgary, AB
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Adam Weberg, Chilliwack, BC
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Chris Whittaker, CTEM, Calgary, AB
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CGSA's Latest Accredited Members |
Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
RENEWAL OF THE ACCREDITED GOLF SUPERINTENDENT (AGS) DESIGNATION
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Emerson Coulter, AGS, who is the new Superintendent at KenWo Golf Club and was previously an AAGS member moves into the AGS designation with his new position.
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Bobbie Currie, AGS, Superintendent at Estevan Woodlawn Golf Club has recertified his AGS designation for another five (5) years.
Congratulations to Emerson & Bobbie!
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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Recent Member Moves and Updates |
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Chris Nelson – Superintendent at Inglewood Golf and Curling Club to Superintendent at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club
If we have missed anyone, we apologize and please send us your details to include in another edition of GreenMatter.
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Help CGSA Celebrate Our Award Winners |
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The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) are honoured to be celebrating our 2023 award winners during The Canadian 2024 Golf Course Management Conference in Montreal, Quebec from February 27-29, 2024.
This year's award ceremonies, generously sponsored by Envu, will take place on Tuesday, February 27th during the first day of the conference. Make sure you attend and support your colleagues from across the country.
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CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year, Eric Ruhs, Superintendent, Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club. |
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CGSA/Toro Assistant Superintendent of the Year, Nick Daley, Senior Assistant Superintendent, Capilano Golf and Country Club.
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CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award, Garry Haynes, MS, AGS, Master Superintendent and Head Agronomist, Play Golf Calgary.
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CGSA/Foley Company Equipment Technician of the Year, Chris Bozanin, Equipment Manager from Beacon Hall Golf Club.
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Gordon Witteveen Article of the Year presented by Toro, Keith Lyall, Superintendent, Sun Peaks Resort Golf Course.
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John B. Steel Distinguished Service Award - The Late John Bladon, The Chimera Group and Turf Prophit.
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Save June 26 for the inaugural Summer Shamble at Chester Golf Club in Chester, Nova Scotia. The host superintendent is Matthew Blackburn a Nova Scotia native and CGSA's Atlantic Director. The location is the perfect complement to the 2024 Fall Field Day planned for Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver. CGSA member Callum Haughn has detailed all that Chester has to offer. See his article in the link below. |
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CGSA Members Save 2% Cash rebate on the purchase or lease of the Toro Workman GTX Lifted EFI/Lithium-Ion or Multi Pro 1750 or 5800. |
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January 24, 2024 was Bell Let’s Talk Day! In September 2010, Bell Let’s Talk began a new conversation about Canada’s mental health. At that time, most people were not talking about mental illness, but the numbers spoke volumes about the urgent need for action. Bell Let’s Talk has brought awareness to the stigma around mental illness over the past fourteen years. Since then, Bell Let’s Talk Day has become the world’s largest conversation about mental health, increasing awareness and helping create real change. Today’s initiative encourages conversations around mental health at home and at work and helps reduce the stigma that surrounds it. |
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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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