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The Eastern Shore Association of Golf Course Superintendents presents the 2007 Eastern Shore Golf Turf Conference at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleu Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. The schedule for the conference is as follows:
Monday November 5th
12 pm Golf
Links at Lighthouse Sound
12514 St. Martins Neck Road, Bishopville, MD
4:30 - 6:30pm
Social Hour - Horizons Restaurant - Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel
Tuesday November 6th
8am - 4pm
GCSAA Full Day Seminar
"Advanced Stress Management Strategies for Cool Season Turf"
Dr. Jack Fry, Kansas State University
4:30 pm
Welcoming Reception
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel - Salon B
(Hors d'oeuvres & Beverages served)
Presentation of ESAGCS 2007 Distinguished Service Award
Wednesday November 7th
7 - 8am Breakfast Buffet
Morning Session (8am-12:15pm)
8 - 9am Matt Shaffer, Merion Golf Club
"Where We've Been, Where We Are, and Where Are We Going"
9 - 10am Bill Byrnes - Analync Consulting, Inc.
"Nutrient Management for Improved Plant Strength"
10-10:15am BREAK
10:15 - 11:15am Darin Bevard - U.S.G.A.
"Disease, Insects, and Weed Management - 2007"
11:15am - 12:15pm Dr. Thomas Watschke - Penn State University
"Plant Growth Regulators and Effective Biostimulant Use"
12:30pm - 1:30pm LUNCH
(Buffet served at Horizons Restaurant)
1:30 - 3:30pm Afternoon Round Table/Panel Session
Topics include: Fertility, Putting Green Management, Golf Course Management in 2007, Plant Growth Regulators and Herbicide Uses, U.S.G.A General Q & A Session, and Disease Management
Please call (410) 548-1599 or email admin @esagcs.org with questions regarding this event, interest in moderating Round Table Discussions, or presenting at future conferences.
Hotel Reservations ($79/night) are available by calling (800) 638-2100
(Mention the Conference to receive discounted rate)
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NEWS RELEASE
Date: August 20, 2007
Want to attend a golf industry event abroad?
Now's your chance
Ten GCSAA Class A members will travel to the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association's (BIGGA) Turf Management Exhibition (BTME), Jan., 21-26, 2008 in Harrogate, England.
Bernhard and Company, manufacturers of Express Dual and Anglemaster, is sponsoring the delegation for a second year as part of their ongoing educational initiative.
Delegates chosen will have the opportunity to attend Europe's largest golf and sports turf managers conference and exhibition. Attendees will participate in education seminars, network with greenkeepers from the UK and Europe, and visit several different styles of golf courses in England.
2007 Delegate Ken Williams, GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent at Stanford University Golf Club said; "becoming a GCSAA Delegate and attending BTME was one of the best things I've done professionally as a superintendent. I was able to travel to the UK with nine other top US superintendents and share experiences. Everyone at BIGGA and BTME went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience at their conference and show. It was something that truly inspired me and something I will always remember."
Bernhard and Company will cover expenses for airfare, accommodation, conference registration, education seminars and transportation.
To become eligible, register online at http://www.bernhard.co.uk/gcsaa_regform.0.html or call (888) GRIND IT (474-6348).
Based in Rugby, England, Bernhard and Company is a long established horticultural and manufacturing enterprise whose origins date back to the 1880's and introduced spin grinding machines to the world.
For more information about Bernhard and Company, visit www.expressdual.com. For more information about BIGGA, visit www.bigga.org.uk, and for more information about BTME, visit http://www.harrogateweek.org.uk/.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization, which has as its focus golf course management. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 21,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA's mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. The association's philanthropic organization, the Environmental Institute for Golf, works to strengthen the compatibility of golf with the natural environment through research grants, support for education programs and outreach efforts. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.
Register online at http://www.bernhard.co.uk/gcsaa_regform.0.html or call (888) GRIND IT (474-6348). Deadline for applications is September 30th, 2007. Chosen delegates will be notified by November 15, 2007.
Contact: Gina Putnam, Bernhard and Company Ltd., gina.putnam@bernhard.co.uk,
Phone: (888) 474-6348
Fax: (800) 393-4841
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2007 Invitational Golf Championship Entry Form
Golf Format: Best two ball scores of the foursome, 100% of handicap. Individuals will have a medal play format, with net and gross winners.
Team Members: Teams must consist of four players affiliated with the same ESAGCS member golf course. Superintendents are encouraged to invite their golf professional, assistant superintendent, club officials or other club staff. All players must have a valid handicap.
Individual Players: Single players are encouraged to participate and will be paired up the day of the event. Requested pairings will be accommodated.
Please fax this form to Jill at 410/749-1238 or use the reservation form on the website at
www.esagcs.org
Reservation and cancellation deadline is October 19, 2007.
NAME TITLE HANDICAP PHONE
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