GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 22) MONDAY, FEB. 2 CGCS CONFERENCE SEMINARS Irrigation Water Quality David M. Kopec, Ph.D., Extension Specialist/Field Researcher for Turf, University of Arizona Clark Throssell, Ph.D., Director of Research, GCSAA ONE-DAY SEMINARS .7 education points, $150 member, $225 nonmember CGCS Advanced Turfgrass Irrigation Water Quality: Assessment and Management Ronny R. Duncan, Ph.D., Vice President, Turf Ecosystems, LLC Michael T. Huck, Agronomist, Irrigation & Turfgrass Services (277-01) Alternative water use is a growing concern for superintendents, and its use creates a number of challenging management decisions. This advanced-level workshop will concentrate on: • Water quality reports and treatment needs • Maintenance programs to minimize stress • The impact of irrigation water quality on pest activity and treatment • Appropriate grass varieties for a site based on soil and water quality concerns You are encouraged to bring your own water evaluation data to the workshop. (011-01) Drought conditions, increased government regulations and shortages of good quality water are requiring changes in irrigation practices. This timely seminar focuses on the five components of irrigation water quality (salt content, sodium hazard, residual sodium carbonate, pH and ions present in a toxic concentration) and their impacts on turf performance and soil properties. Plan ahead to protect the quality of your turf by learning to: • Interpret both a water test report and a soil test report with respect to water quality • Adjust water management practices to meet the challenges of poor water quality This seminar is considered an intermediate-level program — the recommended prerequisite is an introductory soil science course. Leadership Skills for the Golf Course Superintendent Henrik Rosvall, National Seminars Group/ Padgett-Thompson Controlling Erosion and Ways to Decrease Flood Damages (468-01) Think of the characteristics of successful golf course superintendents you’ve encountered in the past. Great superintendents are inspiring, have a high level of integrity, challenge and motivate others, and are vision-oriented and goal-driven. This seminar will prepare golf course superintendents to master leadership essentials, create a culture of success at the golf facility, manage and develop their staffs, and improve decision-making and conflict-management skills. By the end of the seminar, you will truly learn how to lead employees and gain their commitment, respect and loyalty. MONDAY, FEB. 2 Steve Starrett, Ph.D., P D.WRE, Associate Professor of Water .E., Resources, Kansas State University (546-01) Property and personal damage caused by flooding is generally near the top of the most costly disasters every year in the United States, and golf courses with streams and channels are at some risk of flooding every year. Excessive sediment in streams and rivers is the most common pollutant. In this seminar, you will learn: • The basics of flooding and drainage issues • Erosion problems and control practices • How to improve protection from flooding CGCS CGCS Developing a High-Performance, PeopleOriented Golf Course Maintenance Staff Robert A. Milligan, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Dairy Strategies, LLC Management Strategies for the Turfgrass System Joseph “Joe” M. Vargas Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Plant Pathology, Michigan State University (113-01) An IPM approach on how to manage the various diseases and insect problems that occur throughout the season on each turfgrass species will be presented, as well as the latest information on the status of turfgrass stress management. Learn strategies for: • Effectively managing greens growing in high sand content soils • Delaying fungicide resistance from developing into turfgrass diseases • Improving overall plant health The textbook, Management of Turfgrass Diseases, is strongly recommended (not required) for this seminar. (201-01) Today’s demanding marketplace requires a strong staff team. In this interactive seminar, you will increase your ability to: • Increase the productivity and enhance the self-satisfaction of those you supervise • Understand employee motivation • Engage employees • Provide more frequent and better quality performance feedback • Better understand your critical role as a supervisor CGCS To find seminars containing content related to the competencies and testing objectives covered in the certification process, look for the Certification icon above the seminar title. The classes and seminars I took were taught by the best people in their field, and they brought it to me in a simple, comfortable style. They let the class flow through them, which made for a very informative day. — “ Class A Superintendent Peninsula Golf Associates, Sister Bay, Wis. ” Keith Nienow 20
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