California Fairways articles from January 2000

California Fairways archives from January 2000

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
January 1, 2000... Happy New Year everyone! Best wishes for a prosperous and healthy 2000! I hope you had a grand time with your significant others over the past holidays. Even though the Southern California climate has been very dry, my good kiwi friend was able...

Looking Back and Ahead.
January 1, 2000... Besides the planned fireworks and revelry that went on at midnight around the world, we pretty much dodged the Y2K bug without facing any real chaos. Now that our transition into the year 2000 is complete, I realize that I'm really going to...

Jessie Creencia: Enjoying a Career in the Great Outdoors.
January 1, 2000... Jessie Creencia (pronounced Cree--ah, forget it--just call Jessie him Jessie) was born in the Philippines to a family of engineers. His father decided to take advantage of their opportunity in the United States, so they settled in the lovely...

The Evolution of Turfgrass Equipment.
January 1, 2000... Individuals attempting to improve a particular tool or technique to make their jobs of maintaining golf courses easier and more efficient made some of the most significant contributions to the golf course industry. The following is a brief...

Ask the Right Questions Before Buying GC Equipment.
January 1, 2000... When looking at equipment, it is important to note that price and cost are not the same. Price is only part of the cost. More than 80 percent of the cost of mowing comes from labor, maintenance, down-time, and fuel. Controlling these costs...

Solve Soil and Water Problems.
January 1, 2000... Soil and water chemistry vary considerably throughout California. Some locations face severe problems, while others have no problems at all. In areas where excess sodium and bicarbonates are issues, water quality can effect soil structure,...

Reduce Cancer Risks with Sun Sense.
January 1, 2000... Superintendents have a lot to worry about on the golf course, and the sun should be the least of these problems. However, with skin cancer being the most common form of cancer today, taking precautions against sun exposure is essential. Most...

Family Ties--Balancing a Career and Family.
January 1, 2000... When asked to characterize a career as a golf course superintendent, one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is the immense challenge of it. For many of us, this is what we love most about the profession. Although many of the challenges we...

One Man's Opinion: PDI--Make Us or Break Us.
January 1, 2000... The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) is a "member driven" concept that has been in the drafting stages for the past few years. The Membership Standards Resource Group (MSRG) and other advocates have stated that the GCSAA members and...

Swift Start to 2000 Session.
January 1, 2000... The 2000 session of the California Legislature began quickly in January. Among the first bills heard was a measure on pine pitch canker sponsored by the CGCSA. The bill, AB 954 by Santa Rosa Assembly Member Kerry Mazzoni, appropriates $40,000...

GC Design Taught at Remodeling University.
January 1, 2000... The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) has created a series of golf course remodeling seminars called "Remodeling University: A Short Course to a Better Course." The one-day symposiums have been created to educate golf course...

GCSAA Enhances Government Relations Efforts.
January 1, 2000... The GCSAA has hired the Washington DC based legal firm, Reed Smith Shaw McClay LLP as part of its strategy to restructure its government relations effort. They feel that Reed Smith will give them a strong presence with the nation's regulatory...

Attention all California Pest Control Advisor and Applicator license-holders.
January 1, 2000... For continuing education accreditation hours earned at the International Golf Course Conference and Show in New Orleans, please see Michael E. Sommer at the Simplot Turf & Horticulture Booth #3409. Please have your license with you to complete...

CENTRAL.
January 1, 2000... National GCSAA Seminar The November meeting of the Central California Chapter was held at the Resort at Stallion Springs and the Horse Thief Country Club. The National GCSAA seminar was entitled "Soil Water--Characteristics and Behavior"...

HI-LO.
January 1, 2000... President's Message Mike Kocour It's now the new millennium. The focus will be off my bermuda and on all of the other things of importance. Yeah right! All I want for x-mas is my hybrid fairways! One of the best superintendents in the...

SIERRA NEVADA.
January 1, 2000... 2000 Board of Directors Elected The SNGCSA elected its 2000 Board of Directors in November. Jessie Creencia, CGCS, President; Steve Fackler, Vice President; Larry Johnson, Secretary/Treasurer; Tim Sedgley, Past President. Officers include:...

NORTHERN.
January 1, 2000... Election Results from Annual Meeting In January, the GCSANC held their Annual Meeting at Palo Alto Golf Course. Ray Davies, CGCS, presented the new GCSAA Professional Development Initiative to the membership. Gary Carls, CGCS was elected...

SAN DIEGO.
January 1, 2000... 1999 Annual Invitational Tournament The 1999 Annual Invitational Golf Tournament was held on November 15 at Bear Creek Country Club. A huge thank you to all participants and sponsors once again. Besides saying thank you to Tim Ketterer,...

SOUTHERN.
January 1, 2000... President's Message Pat Gradoville It's time to make a few New Year's resolutions, and why not start by looking at your operation. By now you have found out if your computer made it through the Y2K bug. Have you thought about your...

In Memory of Tracy Vince Barcelona.
January 1, 2000... We have lost a dear friend and member of the turf industry, Tracy Vince Barcelona, to a sudden death at his home on December 16, 1999. Tracy was born in Los Angeles and raised in Pico Riviera. At age 11, he jump-started his horticulture career...