GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 35) Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle with a Hectic Schedule Coreen Reinhart, Consultant, Proactive Approach Using Your Computer — Advanced PowerPoint (Formerly six hours) Tracy Adair Derning, Sr. Specialist, New Media Products/Software Trainer, GCSAA CONFERENCE SEMINARS (491-01) Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is hard enough but when you start to consider the craziness of everyday life — work, home, family, kids, friends — it can feel almost impossible to maintain even a reasonably healthy way of life. With an emphasis on work/life balance, nutrition, stress management and exercise, this seminar focuses on small changes that result in big differences. You will leave with practical ideas for making healthy choices. (558-01) Whether you’re presenting to your board, your greens committee, or your staff, PowerPoint is a great way to get your thoughts across. Join us for this in-depth class on PowerPoint and learn how to: • Create your own presentation • Enhance a presentation using images, animation and multimedia Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is required. Maximizing Turfgrass Disease Control With Proper Application Strategies John E. Kaminski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Pathology, University of Connecticut Michael A. Fidanza, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Horticulture, Pennsylvania State University Berks Campus THURSDAY, FEB. 5 (496-01) Have you experienced reduced levels of pest control with your usual pesticide techniques? Are you concerned about increased federal and state limits on the use of various types of chemical pesticides? With the skyrocketing cost of chemicals and fuel, it is more important than ever to maximize the effectiveness of every ounce of product. In this hands-on seminar, you will discover ways to improve both your bottom line and your pest control by: • Selecting nozzles that reduce spray drift while increasing spray coverage • Identifying the importance of application volume, spray pressure and nozzle types • Developing techniques to minimize the acreage of pesticide-treated turfgrass on your golf course ONE-DAY SEMINARS .7 education points, $150 member, $225 nonmember Advanced Management of Warm-Season Turfgrass Insect Pests Rick L. Brandenburg, Ph.D., Professor and Turf Entomologist, North Carolina State University WEDNESDAY–THURSDAY, FEB. 4–5 (259-01) Learn about cost-effective management of warm-season turfgrass insect pests and start developing an IPM plan! Topics in this advanced seminar include: • Relationships between the environment and pest outbreaks • Monitoring and scouting techniques • Biological and natural control strategies CGCS Preparing Your Way to Certification Cleve E. Cleveland, CGCS, CPA, Owner, Newark Valley Golf Club Inc. William H. Maynard, CGCS, Milburn Golf and Country Club Penny Mitchell, Senior Manager, Certification, GCSAA CGCS (358-02) (This seminar is also offered on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 8 am – Noon. Please see that listing for description.) Environmental Check-Up: How “Green” is Your Facility? Debra S. Swartz, Environmental Specialist, Michigan State University Kathy Antaya, CGCS, Consultant, Kathy M. Antaya LLC Taking Control of Your Career: Make It Magic! Jonathan S. Jennings, CGCS, Chicago Golf Club Carol D. Rau, PHR, Career Services Consultant, Career Advantage Lyne Tumlinson, Director, Career Services, GCSAA (470-01) Separate yourself from the competition and position yourself on the leading edge of the golf course superintendent career path! In this seminar, emphasis will focus on: • The future of the profession • Designing a personal portfolio that separates you from the competition • Imperative steps to take to land that dream job (332-01) How does your facility measure up to rising environmental expectations and requirements? This seminar will help sharpen your environmental focus by helping you: • Identify and minimize or eliminate potential environmental hazards • Examine your maintenance facility and establish practices that conserve energy, reduce waste and protect natural resources • Create an action plan for enhancing regulatory compliance An on-site tour of a local golf course and its maintenance facility will provide you with a firsthand look at proactive ways to handle and store pesticides and fertilizers, wash equipment, store fuel and oils, prepare for emergencies and protect water resources. CGCS Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management I Nick E. Christians, Ph.D., Professor of Horticulture, Iowa State University Did you know? Cajun vs. Creole cuisine Cajun food is the earthy, robust creation of fishermen and farmers in the bayou country of southwest Louisiana. Creole food is the cosmopolitan cuisine of New Orleans, and is a mix of Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. (195-01) Learn the basic principles of turfgrass management, including: • The characteristics of grasses used as turf and how to choose the proper grass variety based on maintenance and use levels • The study of basic principles of soil science and testing, pH modification and water quality • Fertilizer and pesticide calculations The textbooks, The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance, 3rd edition, and Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, are strongly recommended (not required) for this seminar. Register at www.gcsaa.org/conference 33 http://www.gcsaa.org/conference
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