GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 38) CGCS CONFERENCE SEMINARS New Weapons for Old Weeds J. Scott McElroy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Auburn University Louisiana Lingo Gumbo ya-ya Everybody talking at once (492-01) Confused about changes in the herbicide and weed control market? New herbicide modes of action, as well as new herbicides using traditional modes of action, have recently entered the turfgrass market. This timely seminar compares new herbicides and techniques with traditional products in respect to: • Mode of action, turfgrass safety and weeds controlled • Human safety, potential for environmental contamination and economic cost • How the new products and techniques fit into your weed management program throughout the year Using Your Computer — Advanced Excel (Formerly six hours) Tracy Adair Derning, Sr. Specialist, New Media Products/Software Trainer, GCSAA CGCS (557-02) (This seminar is also offered on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 8 am – Noon. Please see that listing for description.) Utilizing Seeded Warm-Season Grasses Aaron J. Patton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Turfgrass Extension Specialist-Turfgrass, University of Arkansas Mike Richardson, Ph.D., Professor, University of Arkansas Write It Right Anthony D’Errico, General Manager, Westwood Country Club; National Director, CMAA (522-01) Have you thought about replacing your current turfgrass with one of the new improved cultivars that have entered the market but couldn’t find enough money in your budget for sod? This cutting-edge seminar will show you how to effectively establish seeded warm-season grasses at approximately 10% of the total cost of planting sod. In this class, you will learn to: • Select appropriate cultivars of species, such as bermudagrass, bahiagrass, buffalograss, centipedegrass, kikuyugrass, seashore paspalum and zoysiagrass based on your geographic location • Compare weed control options (herbicides) based upon species and seedling development • Create a timeline of renovation procedures THURSDAY–SATURDAY, FEB. 5–7 (462-01) From reports to your board to memos to your staff, high-quality, clear and timely written communication is key to success in your career. Bring three examples of your business writing and gain a practical, achievable approach for improving your written communication through: • Letters and memos • Staff directives • Newsletter articles • Cover letters and résumés FRIDAY, FEB. 6 Using Your Computer — Basic Internet Tracy Adair Derning, Sr. Specialist, New Media Products/Software Trainer, GCSAA HALF-DAY SEMINARS 8 am – Noon .35 education points, $75 member, $115 nonmember Making Your Golf Course ADA Accessible Sam Samuelson, CGCS, Partner, Turf-Eco-Logic-Consultants, LLC Jim Ferrin, CGCS, Partner, Turf-Eco-Logic-Consultants, LLC (461-01) Improve your online experience with this hands-on class. Explore the history of the Internet and learn about many of the concepts related to it, including: • Web browsing • Useful tools and pages • E-mail and “netiquette” • How to keep your computer and your information safe from viruses and spyware (545-01) Learn how to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at your golf course. Topics of discussion include: • Understanding what is required by the ADA • Proven strategies for successfully implementing the ADA recreational guidelines • Marketing to golfers with disabilities SATURDAY, FEB. 7 .15 education points, $40 member, $60 nonmember Mastering the Interview Bruce R. Williams, CGCS, Director of Golf Operations, The Los Angeles Country Club; GCSAA Past President 8 – 10 am (553-01) Gain the skills necessary to gain a competitive advantage in the interview process! Topics will include: • Preparing for the interview • Résumé success • What to do the day of the interview • Typical interview questions and good responses • Interview closure and follow-up to get the job Using Your Computer — Intro to Internet and E-mail Tracy Adair Derning, Sr. Specialist, New Media Products/Software Trainer, GCSAA (529-01) Become an online expert! Join us for an Internet lab class covering the basics of how things work online, including: • Browsers and e-mail • Security, virus and spyware protection • Ways to keep you and your family safe online 36 http://www.thetotalbunker.com http://www.thetotalbunker.com
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