California Fairways articles from May 2001

California Fairways archives from May 2001

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
May 1, 2001... It is with honor and humility that I accept the position as president of CGCSA. As I entered this profession 18 years ago as weekend laborer on an 18-hole course in Iowa, I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would be writing an article...

EDITOR'S NOTE.
May 1, 2001... For most of us, the highlight of the 2001 GCSAA Conference and Show was the CGCSA's Hospitality Suite at the Dallas World Aquarium. John Holmquist, Bill Blackman, and Bob Tillema did an amazing job overseeing every aspect of the event. From...

Sergio Vasquez of Lawrence Welk Resort: Thriving on New Challenges.
May 1, 2001... Yet another example of a local golf course superintendent who has worked his way up through the ranks is Sergio Vasquez. Sergio has found a profession al home at the Welk Resort in San Diego. All the work he has ever done since he was a...

Insecticide Usage an Increasing Dilemma for California Superintendents.
May 1, 2001... The current political climate in California is forcing golf course professionals across the state to re-examine their courses' insect-control strategies. Originating from pressures posed by environmental groups, as well as from recent federal...

Mowing California Turfgrasses.
May 1, 2001... Attractive, well-groomed turfgrass stands and uniform sports playing surfaces depend on proper mowing as well as cultural practices such as irrigation and fertilization. Mowing at a height and frequency that complement the growth habit of grass...

Maximizing Your Pumping Station's Energy Efficiency.
May 1, 2001... Today's skyrocketing energy costs are definitely going to get worse before they get any better. Superintendents in California are faced with the compound situation of providing top quality turf conditions on their golf course as well as getting...

Bits...
May 1, 2001... Donations, sponsorships, donations, sponsor ships...How many times a year do we, the affiliates, hear this from the Hi-Lo Desert Golf Course Superintendents Association? Well, Danielle and I want to make the soliciting go away. We have...

And Pieces.
May 1, 2001... Wow, it's a small world.....I work out of town quite a bit, and randomly chose a 24-Hour Fitness gym in Newport Beach to do my workout last week. And who do I spot? You'd NEVER guess in a bizillion years that our own Roger Tucker (all 150 lbs....

Superintendent Internship Program Announces Three Openings.
May 1, 2001... The Northern California Golf Association is taking applications for three openings in the highly regarded Golf Course Superintendent Internship Program. The internship program, the only one of its kind in the nation, can last up to two years in...

Wente's Shafer Participates In Leadership Training.
May 1, 2001... Jeff Shafer, Director of Golf Course Maintenance at the Course at Wente Vineyards is one of 19 members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America who has been selected to participate in the association's Chapter Leadership...

Lake Therapy.
May 1, 2001... Tourist Attractions: locations or destinations that draw tourists by the droves for a variety of entertainment or recreation activities. California boasts numerous areas that can be labeled tourist attractions: Palm Springs, Los Angeles, San...

If CGCSA Trivia Ever Comes up on Who Wants to be a Millionaire...
May 1, 2001... Do you know your California GCSA history? Well, you may want to look at the following to brush up on it anyway! The California Federation of Golf Course Superintendent Association by-laws was adopted on June 1, 1964. Articles of...

Supe O'the Day - Tim Lake.
May 1, 2001... Tim Lake of Lincoln Hills graciously agreed to host the SNGCSA membership for our monthly meeting held on April 18. Our thanks to Tim and his management team at Del Webb for this opportunity. Tim grew up in the realm of agriculture, as his...

Sierra Nevada Scoop.
May 1, 2001... Jessie Crencia, CGCS, our esteemed past president, had a very profitable time in Dallas this past February. Being a customer of an Internet site called "Golfsat" entitled Jessie to be enrolled into their conference prize drawing. He became one...

Creencia Wins Limited Edition Truck from Golfsat at GCSAA Show.
May 1, 2001... Jessie Creencia of Del Paso Country Club undoubtedly resolved that he gained more out of this year's GCSAA Conference and Show than ever before. Although he may claim it was because of the great education at the show, we all know it was because...

Turfco Donates $10,000 to the GCSAA.
May 1, 2001... For 40 years, Turfco Manufacturing has produced cutting-edge, mechanized top dressers with the help of golf course superintendents. To mark four decades of quality top dresser production and to highlight its lasting partnership with tens of...

Dunn Promoted to VP at SRO.
May 1, 2001... Mike Robinson, President of Seed Research of Oregon (SRO), and Ken Fearday, President of Re search Seeds, Inc., have appointed Bill Dunn Vice President of Seed Research of Oregon. Robinson will remain President of SRO, but will take a less...

Rohm and Haas Introduces Dimension Ultra WSP.
May 1, 2001... Rohm and Haas Company has introduced Dimension Ultra WSP, a more powerful, wettable powder formulation of its popular Dimension (Dithiopyr) herbicide for turf and ornamental applications. This new formulation is up to one-third more effective...

Becker Underwood Acquires Green Graphics.
May 1, 2001... Green Graphics Turf Colorant line of products was acquired by Becker Underwood. Green Graphics products have been sold and marketed extensively in the golf, sports turf and lawn care markets. Green Graphics has enjoyed a loyal following...

Textron Golf, Turf & Specialty products Names Hyland Chairman and CEO.
May 1, 2001... Textron Golf, Turf & Specialty Products has named Gregory E. Hyland chairman and CEO. He guides the continued integration and operations of a business created last year through the consolidation of E-Z-GO Textron and Textron Turf Care And...