Northeastern Golf Course Superintendents Association: 2013

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Rounds 4 Research Deadline Reminder

Dear NEGCSA Member,

I write this quick note to you with urgency. The deadline to donate to rounds fore research, "our only fund raiser for the year", is upon us. The deadline is June 15th, this Saturday. This is very easy and only takes a few minutes to do. I know because I just donated my rounds. All you have to do is go to www.rounds4research.com, click on donate a round, and follow the directions. I am telling you it won't take you any more than five minutes, so please log on and donate today. Thank you in advance for you participation, this means a great deal to your association.

Sincerely,

Josh Yerdon

NEGCSA President

CNYGCSA Meeting Notice

CNYGCSA MEETING NOTICE

Date:

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Location:

Cornell University Turf Plots

Warren Road

Ithaca, NY

Agenda:

9:30 - 10:00 Registration

10:00 - 12:00 "Keeping up with the Research" Dr. Frank Rossi & Staff

12:05 - 12:35 Lunch ($10 lunch only, $30 lunch & golf

12:45 Golf - We will play a 9 hole callaway handicap event.

You are welcome to play 18. Turn in your card after 9

This is an enjoyable and instructive session. Hope you can attend!

For more information and how to register contact
Jim Popielarczyk at jimpop1@verizon.net.

Monday, June 10, 2013

2013 NEGCSA Poa Golf Tournament

The 2013 Northeastern Golf Course Superintendents Poa Golf Tournament will be held at the Country Club of Troy on September 16.

Mark your calendars now!

More information coming soon.

Joint Meeting with the Vermont GCSA

Battle for the Boot

Joint Meeting with the Vermont GCSA

Date:

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Location:

Saratoga National Golf Club

Host Superintendent:

Joe Lucas

Dress Code:

Proper golf attire (no jeans or cargo pants)

No jacket required for reception after golf

Program:

9:00 AM

Registration

10:00 AM

Shot Gun Start

Boxed lunch on cart

After golf hors d'oeuvres and one hour open bar (beer, wine and soda)

Fees:

$100.00 - per person includes driving range and locker

Please register via email to negcsareg@gmail.com with your name, company and handicap.

Entry Deadline is June 20, 2013

Directions:

Saratoga National Golf Club

458 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

- Take I-87 Northway to Exit 14.

- Take a left off the ramp (from either the north or south exit).

- Club is one mile up on the right.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Spring 2013 Issue of Our Collaborator

Our Collaborator

Spring 2013

Follow this link to the new Spring 2013 issue of Our Collaborator.

Our Collaborator - Spring 2013

Friday, May 3, 2013

Hudson Valley Cup Tournament

Come and Celebrate the 22nd Anniversary

of the

Hudson Valley Cup Tournament

(NEGCSA and HVGCSA Joint Meeting)

Date:

Monday, May 20, 2013

Location:

Wiltwyck Golf Club

Host Superintendent:

Paul Pritchard

Dress Code:

Proper golf attire (no jeans or cargo pants)

No jacket required for the dinner reception

Program:

10:00 AM

Arrival, locker rooms available

Range facilities open

11:00 AM

Barbecue Lunch

12:00 Noon

Shot Gun Start

Format - 4 Man team scramble

5:00 PM

Dinner Reception and Awards

Fees:

$160.00 - Pre-registration - Full Day

$170.00 - Day of event

$60.00 - Dinner/Reception only

$25.00 - Lunch only

To register, complete the entry form and return with a check payable to HVGCSA Cup to the address above. You may also pay by credit card, by calling the HVGCSA office at (914) 347-4653.

Entry Deadline is May 17, 2013

Directions:

Wiltwyck Golf Club

RD 5, Lucas Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

(845) 331-0700 Club

- NY State Thruway I-87 to Exit 19.

- Exit the traffic circle at Washington Avenue.

- Proceed to 4th traffic light, turn right onto Lucas Avenue.

- Proceed 1.3 miles, take a left onto Steward Lane.

- Continue on Steward Lane until you reach the club house.

Friday, April 19, 2013

Meeting Schedule 2013

Meeting Schedule 2013

April 23 -

Joint meeting at Lazy Swan Golf Club with the Hudson Valley GCSA

May 20 -

Joint meeting at Wiltwyk Golf Club with the Hudson Valley GCSA (Hudson Valley Cup)

June 25 -

Joint meeting at Saratoga National with the Vermont GCSA

(MET Team Qualifier, John Espey Qualifier)

July -

No Meeting Scheduled

August -

Junior Golfers at Fairways of Halfmoon

Nine Hole Par 3 event for NEGCSA Members

September -

Northeastern Poa Annua Golf Tournament at Country Club of Troy

(MET Team Qualifier, John Espey Qualifier)

October 10 -

Vendor Appreciation at Berkshire Hills Country Club

Thursday, April 11, 2013

2013 NEGCSA Membership Application

2013 NEGCSA Membership Application

Interested in joining the Northeastern Golf Course Superintendents Association?

Link to the 2013 Membership Application PDF - click here

Link to the 2013 On-line Membership Application - click here

NEGCSA Constitution and Bylaws - click here

NEGCSA Office Contact Information

NEGCSA Office Contact Information

PO Box 391
4 Youngs Place
Latham, NY 12110

(518) 783-1322

(518) 783-1258 Fax

northeasterngcsa@gmail.com

Staff:

Elizabeth Seme - Executive Director

Sue Kinner - Accounting/Vendor

Jill Cyr - Meeting Planning/Membership

Heather Otis - Tech Specialist/On-line

Rounds 4 Research - Reminder and New Extended Dates

Rounds 4 Research -
Reminder and New Extended Dates

Dear NEGCSA Members:

By now you have probably heard that the NEGCSA is participating in the Rounds 4 Research program.

In case you are not aware or do not know much about this program, I will digress just a bit. You might remember in mid 2012 the Environmental Institute for Golf (GCSAA's philanthropic organization) announced that it would be conducting Rounds 4 Research after the Carolinas GCSA administered it on a smaller scale for three years.

Working with a handful of chapters, the Carolinas GCSA generated nearly $350,000 in three years to support local research and advocacy efforts. Noting that the program had grown beyond its administrative capacity, the Carolinas approached GCSAA with the challenge to take it national and share this wonderful opportunity with others.

So why is the NEGCSA involved in Rounds 4 Research? Quite frankly, we are operating in an unsustainable manner in addressing many of our needs. We know research dollars are getting tougher to generate. We know that we need to engage with local and state lawmakers to advocate on behalf of our game and business. We know that we need to attract the best and the brightest to continue our profession through scholarship. In short, we have needs that we cannot sustain with the resources we generate by ourselves and industry partners.

Rounds 4 Research is based on the practice of securing donated rounds of golf and putting them up for public auction. This mechanism allows the end user - the golfer - to contribute directly to activities that ultimately benefit them, their facilities and the game.

While the funds come from golfers, the focus is on us as a chapter to build an inventory of rounds. I am asking each of you to work with your facility leadership to secure one tee-time (defined as a foursome) in each of the next two years (2013 and 2014). You can do this by completing the online donation form at www.rounds4research.com or by contacting Noel Riley, GCSAA's Coordinator of Environmental Programs at (800) 472-7878 or by email: nriley@gcsaa.org and the information will be entered for you.

I am excited about the opportunity presented to us. But this will take a commitment by each and every one of us to secure donated rounds of golf and promote the program to our golfers, patrons, and members. I ask that you donate a round today so that we have a healthy profession, industry and game for years to come. Our auction dates have been changed to August 1-11, to allow members more time to donate, so please get those rounds donated, thank you!

Sincerely,

Joshua Yerdon

NEGCSA President

Rounds 4 Research Donation Form

Rounds 4 Research Poster

Rounds 4 Research Request Letter

2013 Vendor Recognition Program

2013 Vendor Recognition Program

(April 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014)

The NEGCSA Vendor Recognition Program is designed to provide affordable marketing opportunities for our vendors, recognize your generous support, help defray costs associated with NEGCSA functions, and generate greater financial stability for the association. Our recognition program provides numerous opportunities for each vendor to present your products and/or services to numerous professional turfgrass managers throughout the Greater Capital Region of New York State and Berkshire Region of Massachusetts, who are directly responsible for making purchasing decisions.

The NEGCSA recognizes that a unique economic dynamic exists within the turfgrass management industry and there are numerous opportunities for vendors to highlight their products in the marketplace. We greatly appreciate all who choose to support our association and place tremendous value in their in-put. After several conversations with numerous vendors this past season, the NEGCSA has adapted its recognition program to reflect their expressed commentary in regards to annual recognition opportunities and the newsletter Our Collaborator. Enclosed you will find a detailed description of the association newsletter - Our Collaborator and NEGCSA Vendor Recognition Program with contract pricing for the 2013 season.

The deadline for submitting annual sponsorship information has been extended to April 18, 2013. This allows for ample time to produce and distribute the appropriate media associated with each level of sponsorship. Please mail or fax your sponsorship information and payment by the agreed upon date in the contract. Since we need your payment to help cover our costs, anyone not paid in accordance with the terms of their contract will have to be dropped. Please note: Your annual dues payment of $150.00 for Affiliate Membership will be invoiced separately. If you are a non-member and wish to join the association please contact the NEGCSA office.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The NEGCSA would like to welcome Linda Cure to the association. Linda, wife of Peter Cure, CGCS, will be taking over for Scott Gallup as our Media Editor. We thank Scott for his many years of service to the NEGCSA and devotion to producing Our Collaborator.

Again, thank you for choosing to sponsor the NEGCSA. Our Vendor Recognition Program provides a cost-effective way for our vendors to get maximum exposure for their companies, while at the same time, supporting the NEGCSA in its efforts to promote the turfgrass management industry through environmental initiatives, educational opportunities, and university research. Your support is vital to the ongoing development of the NEGCSA. We strongly recommend the patronage of our supporters within our group and to those outside the association. If you have any questions, please contact the NEGCSA office at (518) 783-1322.

Respectfully yours,

NEGCSA Advertising Committee

Vendor Recognition Program Packet

Our Collaborator Order Form

Ad Size Chart

Meeting Recognition Order Form