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Ridge Top Golf Course
2015BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENTMal McLaren Award
Strategic PlanningMark Figurella
VICE PRESIDENTGolf & Tournament
Bryan [email protected]
440.934.6217
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTGovernment Relations
Scott [email protected]
330.725.2829
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATORFinance/Communication/Benevolent
Michelle L. Frazier-Feher, [email protected]
216.469.9287
TRUSTEES
SECRETARY/TREASURERWebsite
Charles (Chuck) [email protected]
330.933.4673
Program & EducationSam Leatherberry
SocialJim Robinson
MembershipBrad Vecchio
Historical / Assistant RelationsDavid Willmott
ASSISTANT GCS LIAISONMatt Kolcun
INDUTRIAL RELATIONSScholarship & Research
Brian [email protected]
440.834.9315
Jason Bennett330.416.0908
Lenny [email protected]
216.401.1152
Mission StatementPromoting the profession of the golf course superintendent
through education, camaraderie and cooperation among fellow members in Northern Ohio since 1923
Schedule of Events 3OTF News 6By The Board - June 7GCSAA News – Government Relations 10August Meeting Notice – Bob-O-Link G.C. 11On The Road with the USGA 12By The Board – July 14Hall Of Fame Notice 16Family Picnic Highlights 17September Meeting Notice – Ridge Top 19Back in the Day 20OSHA News 24Advertiser Directory 25
be glad you did.
The 2nd Annual Vendor Appreciation Day was held on August 12th, 2015 at Bob-O-Link Golf Course, in Avon. This year’s event was even better attended than last year. Dr. Gardner spoke about the latest in growth regulators before
the vendor presentations. There were 26 vendors that took part this year, up several from last year. Most everyone took the opportunity to play 9 holes of golf. I had countless Superintendents as well as vendors tell me how much they enjoyed the event and the hospitality that was provided by the whole Fitch Family. Everyone had a chance to demo new equipment and hear about what is new in the industry. Thanks again to the Fitch’s for allowing us to invade their course.
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The Family Picnic at Clay’s Park was a great success once again. Everyone had a great time and the weather was beautiful, at least until late on Sunday afternoon. We had a few newcomers to the event who stated that they would be regulars from now on. All the kids had a great time together, kayaking, swimming, and playing Putt-Putt golf. A special thanks to Frank Cisterino from Lake Erie Golf Cars for helping out with the gifts for the children. Please plan on attending next year. You will
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August 12, 2015
Industry Day
Place: Bob-O-Link G.C.
Host: Fitch Family
Cost:$20/Facility
Time: 9:00 AM
September 17 2015
Non-Clambake Bake
Scholarship & Research Tournament
Place: Ridge Top Golf Course
Host: Gregg Bobbs
Cost: $70
Time: 10:00 AM Shotgun
Points: 0.1 Service Points
November 12, 2015
Annual Meeting
Place: Portage C. C.
Host: Tom Vogel, CGCS
Cost: TBD
Time: TBD
Points: TBD
December 7 – 10, 2015
OTF Conference & Show
Greater Columbus Convention Center
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The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, was held on Thursday, September 3rd at the NOGA Headquarters in North Olmsted. This year’s inductees are Louis Greco and Frank Ermer.
Our next meeting will be held at Ridgetop Golf Course on Thursday, September 17. This is the Annual Scholarship and Research Tournament, where we will be having a “Non-Clambake”. Pig Roast & chicken will be the entrees for dinner instead of clams. Our last few attempts at caterers for clams have been less than par, so we will change things up a little bit this year. It might turn out like having the OTF conference at Kalahari and be a one-time thing, but it is worth a try. We will be polling attendees after the meeting to get their opinions for next year.
Hope to see you at an event soon! As always, your comments and opinions can be sent to me at: [email protected].
Sincerely,
Mark FigurellaNOGCSA [email protected]
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2015 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
OTF is pleased to announce a partnership with VGM Club and VGM’s John Deere partners (Reynolds Turf and Tractor, Shearer Equipment and JW Turf) offering scholarships to honor the work that your assistant superintendents put in throughout the season. We are now accepting nominations for a scholarship to the 2015 OTF Conference & Show.
The Assistant Scholarship is to reward the dedication, effort, commitment and hard work to his/her course throughout the year. If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please see criteria below and complete the online form below.
Nominate Here
Scholarship package includes:
Full conference package (not including workshops)Hotel room for Tuesday and Wednesday nights for each winner$50 gift card to Hyde Park restaurant for each winnerHead Superintendents, General Managers, Owners are encouraged to nominate under the following criteria:
Candidates must have outstanding character, integrity, and leadershipEmployed at current golf course for at least 1 full year/seasonDedication to pursuing a career as a golf course superintendentSelection process:
OTF Committee will select (5) nominations based off
the 5 local superintendent chapters (pending number of nominations) in criteria above and your answers given with the questionnaire. Nominations are due by Monday, October 12th. Winners will be announced Monday, October 19th.
For questions, please contact OTF offices at 614-285-4683 or visit www.ohioturfgrass.org
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Westfield Country Club June 15, 2015
President Figurella called the Board of Trustees of the
Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America regular meeting
to order at 9:37 AM.
ROLL CALL: Bates, Brickley, Feher, Figurella,
Robinson, Vecchio, and Willmott present. Marino Late.
Bennett, Fitch, Leatherberry and Kolcun, Absent
GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans & GCSAA Field
Representative Shane Conroy joined us for the meeting.
Secretary/Treasurer Hayes moved to accept the minutes
from the May 11, 2015, regular meeting. Past President
Fitch seconded. Motion passed
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget & Finance - Chapter Administrator Feher
reported that there was currently $5,502.98 in the
checking account, $39,822.87 in the scholarship &
research account, $25,790.94 in the money market
account, $3,873.48 in the 100th Anniversary account
and $3,697.79 in the Pay Pal Account. The Profit &
Loss for 2015 through June 14 shows Net
Income/Loss of $15,449.27. The Profit & Loss
Previous Year comparison currently shows the
association being ahead of plan by 35%.
Program & Education – Trustee Willmott reported
he would talk Tom Vogel about a date for the annual
meeting at Portage C.C. HE will try for November
11.
Editorial – Chapter Administrator Feher reported
the June issue is. The Board will work on getting
Feher more information and articles for the
newsletter.
Golf & Tournament – Feher reported for Fitch that
the Pro-V 1’s for the club officials meeting are be
delivered today. Westfield is on the lookout for
them.
Membership & Welcoming – Trustee Vecchio
reported that the packets are done. He will meet
with Feher to confirm addresses before sending them
out. We will work on static clings for vehicles and
Feher will send an updated list for 2015.
Social – Next event is the Friends and Family Picnic
at Clays Park.
Strategic Planning – No Report
Historical & Benevolent – Hall of Fame Ceremony
is September 3, 2015. Deadline date to register is
August 28.
Public Relations – Industrial Representative Bates
will work on scheduling Camp Cheerful. It will be
the end of August or the beginning of September.
Industrial Relations- Industrial Representative
Marino reported that they are working on the
vendors. They are expecting 20-25 vendors
participating. Feher will resend letter. Trustee
Willmott will check with Dr. Gardner to make sure
everything is all set for the educational part of the
day.
Assistant Relations – No Report
Employment Relations – Aaron Webb is now a
Blackbrook in Mentor. Legends Hired the Assistant
from Tam O Shanter.
Mal McLaren Award – No Report
Scholarship & Research – Chapter Administrator
reported that we received 5-6 Legacy Scholarship
Applications. The Board had a brief discussion on
the Reverse Raffle.
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Government & Environmental Relations –
Past President Brickley reported on that
WOTUS is in the federal registry. GCSAA CEO
Evans reported to go to the GCSAA website for
updates on the new law. They will put up as
much information as possible as they arrive.
Website – Secretary/Treasurer Hayes reported
that the website is almost ready to go. Feher &
Hayes had training last week. The Board
discussed the possibility of going live June 30.
Bylaws & Ethics – No Report
Advertising – No Report.
OLD BUSINESS
BOSS Event – The board will do one in
July.
New BUSINESS
Administrator Feher presented the following
applications for membership:
Al Kidder Froggy’s Ball Service AFF
Sam Page Leppo Rents AFF
Eric Hanisko Mill Creek Metro Parks G.C. C
Chapter Administrator Feher presented the
following members for reinstatement:
None
Chapter Administrator Feher presented the
following members for reclassification:
None
Secretary/Treasurer Hayes motioned to approve the
above members for membership. Past President
Brickley seconded. Motion passed.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for July 14,
2015 at 1:00 PM at Barrington C.C.
The Board Meeting was adjourned at 10:29 AM..
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Final “Waters of the United States” Rule: Implications and Implementation
Deidre G. Duncan, JD
On June 29, 2015, the Federal Register published the Final Clean Water Rule: Definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS). The rule will become effective on August 28, 2015. To learn what these changes may mean to you, Diedre Duncan, partner at Hunton & Williams and the legal counsel to the Waters Advocacy Coalition, presents a 90-minute webcast that will help you be ready.
On the Agenda:Brief History of the RuleFinal Definition – What’s changedImplementation – The next six monthsWhat will agencies do?What should you do?
Jurisdictional DeterminationsOngoing Opposition – Litigation & Legislative Efforts
Become informed about the changes and learn how the WOTUS rule will impact golf course design, construction
and management in the future.
Original presentation date: July 28, 2015
About the instructor
Deidre Duncan JDDeidre G. Duncan is a Partner at Hunton & Williams, LLC, in Washington, DC. She represents clients exclusively on environmental, energy and administrative law, with an emphasis on the Clean Water Act. Duncan is counsel to the Waters Advocacy Coalition, a coalition of over 40 national trade associations focused on the issue of CWA jurisdiction. Prior to entering private practice, Duncan served as Assistant General Counsel of the Army at the Pentagon, advising the Secretary of the Army on environmental and land use issues involving the Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works and Section 404 Regulatory Program.
Details
Member price: FreeNonmember price: Free Education points: 0.2
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President Figurella called the Board of Trustees of the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America regular meeting to order at 1:14 PM.
ROLL CALL: Bennett, Feher, Figurella, Fitch, Leatherberry, Marino, Vecchio, and Willmott present. Bates, Brickley, Hayes, Robinson, and Kolcun, Absent
Vice President Fitch moved to accept the minutes from the June 15, 2015, regular meeting. Industrial Representative Marino seconded. Motion passed
COMMITTEE REPORTSBudget & Finance - Chapter Administrator Feher reported that there was currently $8,014.91 in the checking account, $38,323.82 in the scholarship & research account, $27,791.57 in the money market account, $3,873.64 in the 100th Anniversary account and $255.59 in the Pay Pal Account. The Profit & Loss for 2015 through July 13 shows Net Income/Loss of $14,701.70. The Profit & Loss Previous Year comparison currently shows the association being ahead of plan by 28%.
Program & Education – Trustee Leatherberry reported that Dr. Gardner is good for Vendor Day. Tom Vogel has committed to November 11 & he will speak about the renovation project at Portage C.C. Leatherberry is working on dates for 2016. Feher reported that Turkey foot would like to host a meeting in 2016. The Board discussed the food for the Non-Clambake Bake. The food this year will be a pig roast with chicken, 4 sides for dinner and hotd0g & sausage for lunch. It will be a 10 AM shotgun this year.
Editorial – Chapter Administrator Feher reported the July issue is out. President Figurella gave Feher a Back in the Day article about the Kids Picnic. The Board will continue working on getting Feher more information and articles for the newsletter.
Golf & Tournament – Vice President Fitch reported he has ordered the Pro-V 1’s for the club officials meeting which we will pass out to those who
attended the meeting. The date for the Ohio Cup is September 23 at Westfield C.C.
Membership & Welcoming – Trustee Vecchio reported that the packets are done. Feher will mail them out.
Social – The Friends and Family Picnic at Clays Park we don’t have very many signed up.
Strategic Planning – No Report
Historical & Benevolent – Trustee Willmott reported the Hall of Fame Ceremony is September 3, 2015. Deadline date to register is August 28. Chapter Administrator Feher reported that Dick Nelson Passed away.
Public Relations – No Report
Industrial Relations- Industrial Representative Marino reported that they are working on the vendors. The Board discussed Vendors paying and it was decided that the vendors can bring up to 5 people without paying.
Assistant Relations – No Report
Employment Relations – No Report.
Mal McLaren Award – No Report
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Barrington Country Club July 15, 2015
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NEW BUSINESS
Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following applications for membership:None
Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following members for reinstatement:None
Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following members for reclassification:Trevor Ryan Ventrac AFF
The Board discussed our Honorary Members and the following were added to the list: Brian Laurent, OTF; Pat Roberts, Golfdom; Pat Jones, Golf Industry; Shane Conley, GCSA; John Miller, LPGA; Dr. Gardner, Dr. Kaminsky.
Industrial Representative Marino motioned to approve the above members for membership. Vice
President Fitch seconded. Motion passed.
Chapter Administrator Feher read a thank you note from Jeff Austin.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Barrington C.C.
The Board Meeting was adjourned at 2:42 PM.
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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this years Family & Friends Picnic success. This year we had 35 attendees and 3 families camp over night. Thank you Lake Erie Golf Cars for donating the gifts for the children, The Figurella family for picking out all the great gifts, the Feher family for picking up the food, all of our great cooks over the weekend and the Lyons family for the offer of golf!
If you haven’t attended this event you are missing out on a great weekend! Young or Old everyone has a great time!!
Mark you calendars for 2016, the Family & Friends Picnic will be July 23 & 24 at Clays Park.
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This month’s “Back in the Day” is brought to you by one our newest Hall of Fame inductees, Lou Greco. I can remember being at Mr. Greco’s house somewhere in the early seventies and playing with his kids, who were similar in age. We played with the newest toy of the time, which squirted paint onto a rotating piece of cardboard and made a psychedelic design. What fun!
Lou was the editor of the Northern Ohio Chapter’s newsletter, where he wrote many articles covering the topics of the day. Here is a re-print of one of those articles from the June, 1979 edition. It is clearly written with passion, as he expressed his concern about the lack of participation from fellow members of the association. I think the feelings still ring true today, for myself, and the current Board of Directors. Luckily, we have the internet to post the newsletter on, which is significantly cheaper.
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21This is reprinted from the June 1971 issue
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Arms Trucking
Brian Bates
800.362.1343
Baker Vehicle Systems
Harland Baker, Rick Baker,
Kevin Kroll, Lenny Marino
330.467.2250
BAYER *
Rob Pyler
248.300.2638
BASF Corporation
Gerald Husemann
937.604.5617
Century Equipment
John Mowat - Ron Smolik –
Matt Weber – Matt Welch
800.522.8676
Harrell’s Turf Specialty
Glenn Omori
440.439.1393
H & S Stump Removal
Jack Hopkins
330.654.2347
Lake Erie Golf Cars*
Tony Cisterino
216.763.2090
Perk Air
Bob Doty
330.296.7307
Precision Golf Construction
Mike O’Donnell
440.285.2117
Shearer Golf
805-GOLF-909
South East Golf Car Co.
888.684.4653
Walker Supply
Mike Sekula - Bill Walker
800.792.5537
* denotes new advertiser
Remember to thank our
advertisers for supporting
you!
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