GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 14) EDUCATION CONFERENCE AND EVENTS USGA Green Section Education Program — It’s All About the Economy! Good Ideas to Help You Tighten Your Belt 10 am – Noon Moderator: Ty McClellan, Agronomist, Mid-Continent Region Did you know? Who Do the Voodoo? New Orleans has its own brand of voodoo. It is a fusion of the voudun religion of Senegambian slaves and the Catholicism of the European colonists. Marie Laveau was the city’s most famous practitioner. From the 1830s to the 1870s, she attended mass at the St. Louis Cathedral every day. Water, Water Everywhere Darin Bevard, Senior Agronomist, Mid-Atlantic Region Be aware: The hidden costs of overwatering can cost you in more ways than one. Overcome Your Infatuation with Base Saturation – Does It Make Sense to Apply All That Calcium? Brian Whitlark, Agronomist, Southwest Region Base saturation is being used to make fertilizer and soil amendment recommendations and define where calcium applications may be helpful for turf growth. Understand these ratios to ensure that unnecessary applications are avoided. Certification Luncheon and Business Meeting 12:30 – 2 pm Presented in partnership with Syngenta Professional Products Be recognized for your achievement of certified status by attending the Certification Luncheon. Please RSVP to the invitation mailed this fall. The Cost of Making Wind Patrick O’Brien, Director, Southeast Region Is blowing hot air burning through your wallet? The surprising numbers involving the installation and annual operational costs of fans. GCSAA IPM Exam 1 – 4 pm The IPM Exam was developed to fulfill requirements for GCSAA Class A status. Class A members are required to show proof of a pesticide license or successfully complete the GCSAA IPM Exam. Testing can also be done online or throughout the year with an approved local examination proctor. In order for your name to be placed on the examination roster, you must register and pay the examination fee (see registration form A-2). A study guide will be mailed to you after your registration has been processed. Naturalized Areas: Beauty and the Beast Jim Skorulski, Senior Agronomist, Northeast Region and John Foy, Director, Florida Region Developing naturalized areas brings many benefits to the golf course, but beware – maintenance-free it is not! Presentation of the 2009 Green Section Award Pipe Dreams — Do Water Conditioners and In-Line Pipe Devices Really Work? Pat Gross, Director, Southwest Region A perspective on the usefulness of in-line pipe devices for water treatment. Annual Meeting and Election 2:30 – 4:30 pm Student/Superintendent Employment Fair 4 – 5 pm If you’re searching for the perfect job or looking to fill an opening at your facility, this event is your opportunity to discuss potential employment openings for internships, crew or assistant superintendent positions. Form vs. Function: The “Wow” Factor Can Be Costly Keith Happ, Senior Agronomist, Mid-Atlantic Region With ever-changing economics, it is more important than ever to cost out maintenance procedures while still meeting golfer expectations. This presentation offers suggestions on mowing tactics and the economics of preparing the playing surface. What the Inorganic Soil Amendments Really Have to Offer Bud White, Director, Mid-Continent Region New products are constantly being introduced in the marketplace. Learn what can be expected from inorganic soil amendments used in the field — new construction and daily maintenance. Student/Superintendent Networking Reception 5 – 6 pm Join us for the ever-popular announcement of the 15th Annual Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition winners and team placement. This reception will also provide additional networking and team camaraderie opportunities for all who attend. Make plans to attend and develop strong peer-to-peer connections that make a difference! With a Good Mechanic, It Will Run Forever Chris Hartwiger, Senior Agronomist, Southeast Region Having a good mechanic is vital to any maintenance operation, but keeping equipment past its useful lifespan can bust a budget and prevent the mechanic from focusing on quality-of-cut issues. Bunkers: Can Your Golf Course Afford Them? Jim Moore, Director, Construction Education It’s expensive to construct and maintain bunkers to the very high standards many golfers desire. On a Tight Budget? Turn to the back of this brochure to find out how you can attend the conference and show for less than $1,500. 12
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