GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 32) CGCS CONFERENCE SEMINARS Successful Project Management Bruce R. Williams, CGCS, Director of Golf Operations, The Los Angeles Country Club; GCSAA Past President Creating YOUR Agronomic Program for the Course (Assistant superintendents only) (324-01) In today’s ever-changing world, the skills needed for planning and managing successful projects are invaluable. Learn proven real-world methods for the following: • Planning a project and recognizing key objectives • Analyzing the amount of time and resources needed to complete a project and prepare a project schedule Zac Reicher, Ph.D., Professor/Turfgrass Extension Specialist, Purdue University Aaron J. Patton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor/Horticulture Extension Specialist-Turfgrass, University of Arkansas (544-01) Sharpen your leadership skills by learning to create a comprehensive agronomic program for all areas of your current or future golf course, including: • Cultural practices management and scheduling • Budget planning and management CGCS Thinking Your Way Through Problem Solving in Turfgrass Management and More Joseph “Joe” M. Vargas Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Plant Pathology, Michigan State University A.J. “Al” Turgeon, Ph.D., Professor of Turfgrass Management, Pennsylvania State University IPM: Putting Together an Effective Plan for Your Golf Course Rick L. Brandenburg, Ph.D., Professor and Turf Entomologist, North Carolina State University Fred H. Yelverton, Ph.D., Professor of Crop Science, North Carolina State University (487-01) You encounter a wide variety of challenges on a daily basis, and the success of your facility requires an ability to deal with these challenges in an effective manner. In this innovative seminar, you will learn proven methods to improve the overall environment of your facility through: • A series of case studies addressing real-life problems • Working in small groups to develop an array of problem-solving techniques • Receiving constructive critiques of your solutions from instructors and peers (373-01) Learn about the basic principles of IPM, including plan development, implementation and refinement. Bring a list of pest problems and current control strategies and begin to develop a customized IPM plan for your facility! After completing the course, participants will receive .55 education points for attending the seminar. An additional .35 education points will be awarded for completion of the IPM plan. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 Turfgrass Field Seminar .35 education points Jeff Beasley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Louisiana State University Ag Center CGCS Making the Most of Your Job Today While Preparing for Tomorrow (Formerly four hours) David Davies, CGCS, TPC San Francisco Bay @ Stonebrae Cory Blair, CGCS, Golf Irrigation Representative, Stovall Irrigation (106-01) South Louisiana is an area undergoing great change. This seminar will include visits to local golf courses and other turfgrass venues to discuss: • Hurricane devastation and recovery • How to manage under a crisis situation • Emerging turfgrass management issues, such as salinity and shifting weed populations (465-01) Change is inevitable. Prepare yourself for the unknown while still focusing on your current situation. This seminar will expose you to the personal and professional challenges of the termination process, including real-life examples. Discussion will focus on: • Strengthening your current employment situation • Reviewing your marketability • Identifying a support network • Possible answers to the question, “I have 15 minutes to pack, what will I take?” Did you know? Carnival vs. Mardi Gras Carnival refers to the season of merriment which always begins on January 6. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is the single culminating day of Carnival and it is always the day before Ash Wednesday. CGCS Managing Turfgrass Root Systems in the Southern and Transition Climatic Zones (Formerly two four-hour seminars) Keith J. Karnok, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Science, University of Georgia SIX-HOUR SEMINARS 8 am – 3 pm .55 education points, $115 member, $175 nonmember (561-01) Learn about factors specifically affecting both warm- and cool-season turfgrass root growth and how they can be managed. Discussion topics include: • The importance of environmental factors and cultural practices for developing and maintaining a deep and healthy root system • The importance of soil temperature, fertilization, cultivation, irrigation, mowing, PGRs, wetting agents and biostimulants • A focus on bentgrass, Poa annua and bermudagrass root systems Comprehensive Photography Instruction for Golf Courses, Personal Images and Projects John R. Johnson, President, J2 Golf Marketing, LLC (181-01) Need to document a project for your members or your board? Want to add pictures of your accomplishments to your personal career Web site? In this hands-on seminar, you’ll learn the nuts and bolts behind great photographs while discovering how photography skills can be used to improve your job and enhance your career! Bring your digital camera because you’ll have the opportunity to use your new skills and have your photos critiqued by the instructor. 30
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