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2006 GCSAA Education Conference Updates

BY STEVEN JAY PORUS, Green Industry Education

GCSAA's venue has changed due to the Gulf Coast and southern United States aftermath of the recent hurricanes. Originally scheduled for the New Orleans, and then Houston, GCSAA has faced their challenges while establishing Environmental Institute for Golf and GCSAA's Disaster Relief Fund.

Registration for the 2006 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show, to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta this February, is now open. The GCSAA Education Conference is Feb. 6-11, while the Golf Industry Show is Feb. 9-11.

Monday, February 6, 2006
• Administrative Management
• Advanced Bridge-Building: Making Environmentalists Your Allies
• Calculations and Practical Mathematics for Use in Golf Course Management
• Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA) Program
• Comprehensive Golf Course Environmental Management Planning
• Cutting Edge Disease Identification and Management
• Exploring a Career as a General Manager
• Fungicide Resistance Management for Turfgrass Diseases
• Golf Course Construction Techniques and Management
• Golf Course Ownership: It May Be More Attainable Than You Think
• Golf Greens: History, Theory, and Construction
• How to Get the Best From Your Staff
• Managing Turfgrass Root Systems in the Transition Zone
• Managing Up: Strategies for Influencing Boards, Committees and Managers
• Problems and Solutions: Using Annuals and Perennials in the Golfscape
• Speaking with Impact
• The Integrated Approach to Vertebrate Management
• The Superintendent's Role in Construction, Renovation and Grow-In
• Turfgrass Traffic Stress: Physiology and Management
• Understanding Biostimulants
• USGA Intermediate Rules of Golf
• Using Your Computer - Microsoft Excel
• Using Your Computer - Microsoft Word
• Water, Fish and Buffer Management for Golf Course Ponds

Tuesday, February 7, 2006
• Advanced Management of Warm-Season Turfgrass Insect Pests
• Advanced Weed Management
• An Environmental Plan for Your Golf Facility
• Bentgrass Management and Root Zone Maintenance
• Communication Skills to Get You to the Top and Keep You There
• Conflict Resolution - Dealing with Member Conflict
• Customer Service - A Superintendent's Perspective
• Designing for Affordable Golf - New Construction and Remodeling
• Golf Course Trees and Turf: A Peaceful Coexistence
• GPS/GIS: Tools for Effective Course Management
• Irrigation Water Quality
• Management of Weeds in Cool-Season Turfgrass Systems
• Managing the Hispanic Workforce
• Managing Turfgrass Root Systems in the North
• Microscopic Identification of Turfgrass Diseases
• Operations Management
• Physical Problems of Turfgrass Soils: Identification and Correction
• Physiology and Culture of Annual Bluegrass
• Planning for an Irrigation Renovation
• Preparing Your Way to Certification
• Preparing Your Way to Certification
• Spotlight on the Military Superintendent
• The Club General Manager, Governance, F&B and Marketing
• Turfgrass Management 101
• Using Alternative Turfgrass Species Appropriately on Golf Courses
• Using Wetting Agents on the Golf Course
• Using Your Computer - Microsoft Excel - Sold Out
• Using Your Computer - Microsoft Word
• Warm-Season Turfgrass Disease Management

Wednesday, February 08, 2006
• Advanced Turfgrass Irrigation Water Quality: Assessment and Management
• Basic Bentgrass Management for the Humid Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions
• Bermudagrass Greens Management
• Calibrate Your Management Skills - Business Management for Today's Superintendent
• Comprehensive Instruction for Golf, Project and Personal Photography
• Developing a High-Performance, People-Oriented Golf Course Maintenance Staff
• Electrical Troubleshooting : Part I
• Employee Recruitment and Selection: How to Hire the Right People
• Enhancing Your Value as a Professional Golf Course Superintendent
• Financial Essentials for the Superintendent
• Guest Architect Seminar with Greg Muirhead
• Hazardous Duty...Basic Bunker Maintenance
• Human Resource Management
• International Management Programs for Golf Courses
• Inventory and Budgeting Management
• IPM: Putting Together an Effective Plan for Your Golf Course
• Irrigation System Replacement Project
• Landscape Design and Course Character
• Localized Dry Spots on the Golf Course
• Management of Zoysiagrass on the Golf Course
• Management Strategies for the Turfgrass System
• Managing Change for Personal and Facility Success
• Managing Turfgrass Root Systems in the South
• Native Wildflower Meadows: Let's Get Real
• Pest Management in Seashore Paspalum
• Planning Your Way to Better Golf Operations
• Plant Growth Regulators: Physiology and Application in Cool-Season Turfgrass
• Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers
• Project Management - Irrigation
• Soils - The Foundation of Quality Turf
• Solving Your Drainage Problems
• Strategic Career Planning for Superintendents and Assistants
• Successful Project Management
• Taking Control of Green Speed
• The Science and Philosophy of Foliar Nutrients
• Traditional and Digital Marketing for Superintendents
• Tree Management for Golf Courses: Why, Who, How and When to
   Implement Tree Management Programs on Go
• Trends in Contemporary Golf Course Architecture
• Turfgrass Field Seminar
• Turfgrass Management 102
• Using Your Computer - PowerPoint - Sold Out
• What Do You Mean, I Didn't Say That!
• Writing for Superintendents
• You Asked For It...You Got It

Thursday, February 09, 2006
• "That's Why You Hired Me" Doesn't Get It
• Career Management Forum
• Conditioning the Game Solution Center
• Constructing the Game Solution Center
• Crew Recruitment and Retention Tips
• Critical Eye for the Turfgrass Guy Webcast
• Evaluating Career Challenges
• GCSAA First Tee Forum
• Golf Course Construction and Renovation Webcast
• Golf Course Energy Conservation and Pollution Prevention Opportunities
• Golf Course Risk Management: A Systems Approach
• Golf Course Superintendent/Technician Teamwork: Managing Playability Together
• Healthy Balance: Your Work and Your Life
• Ideas for Using Microsoft Office Webcast
• Incorporating a Healthy Lifestyle Into a Hectic Schedule
• Innovative Superintendent Session I
• Managing a Spanish Speaking Crew
• Master Plan and the Game Solution Center
• Mastering Your Financial Planning: The Grass Can Be Greener
• Maximizing Disease Control with Modern Turfgrass Fungicides
• Networking: An Essential Tool for Career Success
• Operating the Game Solution Center
• Performance Appraisal System: For the Golf Course Superintendent
• Playing the Game Solution Center
• Preparing Your Golf Course for Tournaments
• Public Policy Program: Are You Managing Your Risk? Pollution Prevention and Golf Facilities
• Remodeling University I
• Research Session: Science for the Golf Course - Making Your Job Easier
• Seashore Paspalum Management on Golf Courses
• Shaded Greens: Turf, Trees and Politics
• Spanish for Golf Course Maintenance
• Speak with Confidence - Public Speaking
• Strategies for Poa annua Prevention and Control - Sold Out
• Technology for Efficient Turf Care Product Application
• The Environment and the Game Solution Center
• Time Management for the Golf Course Superintendent
• Top 10 Communication Tips: Golf Course Superintendent and Golf Professional
• Tribal Golf Forum
• Women's Forum: Golf Course Design and Management for the Short-Hitting Player
• Write Like a Professional - Newsletter/Article Writing (2nd offering)

Friday, February 10, 2006
• 12th Annual Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition
• Developing Best Management Practices for Golf Course Water Conservation:
   Approaches & Resources
• Effective Watershed Management Planning for Golf Course Operations
• How to Manage Your Relationship with Your Employer
• Innovative Superintendent Session II
• Interview Strategies that Keep You on Target
• Negotiating for Success
• Putting Out the Fire
• Remodeling University II
• Staying on the Course and Out of Court
• Student Seminar - Graduating? What to Expect with Your First Full-time Job!
• Student/Superintendent Employment Fair and Networking Reception
• United States Golf Association Green Section Education Program
• Using Your Computer - Introduction to Access
• When the 6 o'clock News Comes Calling (Part 1)
• When the 6 o'clock News Comes Calling (Part 2)
• Write Like a Professional - Newsletter Article Writing
• Writing Resumes and Cover Letters that Work!

Saturday, February 11, 2006
• Coffee Talk with the Experts - The Latest and Greatest in Turf Management
• The Real Practice of Reel Maintenance

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Ariens 1336 DLE Sno-Thro

Ariens Co.

The Ariens 1336 DLE Sno-Thro comes standard with a 13-horsepower Tecumseh OHV Snow King engine and a 12-volt key start. It also has a 36-inch clearing width, six forward and two reverse speeds, and a remote deflector control. Additional features include an improved cast-iron gear case, a new halogen headlight, a new quick-turn chute rotation and a new remote locking differential.

ARIENS CO. / 800-472-8359

Blizzard Model 760SW

Blizzard Corp.

The Model 760SW is designed for all 1/2-ton, 4-wheel-drive trucks. The plow has wings similar to those found on the Blizzard Power Plow, only the wings are hinged on either end of the main moldboard and do not extend or retract. When the main blade is in the straight position, both wings are held forward in the scoop position by large, robust springs. When angled left or right, the leading wing is retained in the forward position and the trailing wing is automatically pulled back in line with the main blade, using a cable and pivot lever system that's integrated into the A-frame. This allows the Speed Wing Plow to carry and windrow more snow per pass.

BLIZZARD CORP. / 906-482-5555

Fisher Xblade Snowplows

Fisher Plows

Fisher's 8- and 9-foot Xblade snowplows combine an exclusive X-Bracing design with premium corrosion-resistant, stainless steel for tough commercial/municipal use. A 12-gauge polished 304 stainless steel moldboard and a powder-coated steel structure form a truly rust-free plow blade. The Xtreme blade curl and 10-inch moldboard "overhand" promote optimum snow rolling and "foiling" action. An Xtreme 75-degree attack angle delivers better ice breaking and scraping. The X-Bracing on the back of the blade provides excellent torsional strength and rigidity to eliminate moldboard stress. The moldboard is also now available in powder-coated 12-gauge steel.

FISHER PLOWS / 207-701-4200

Husqvarna 1130SBE-XP Snowthrower

Husqvarna

The Husqvarna 1130SBE-XP snowthrower features a Tecumseh Snow King OHV 11-horsepower engine for long life in extreme conditions. Two-stage design handles deep snow and large clearing areas. A single-point chute deflector allows for easy operation. Ergonomically designed trigger steering provides easy-to-control turning. Push-button electric start allows for easy starting every time. Ball-bearing auger supports increase durability and extend life of the unit. The 1130SBE-XP features a 30-inch clearing width.

HUSQVARNA / 800-438-7297

TrynEx SnowEx Vee Pro 8000 Bulk Spreader

Trynex International

SnowEx, a division of TrynEx International, modified its Vee Pro 8000 bulk spreader to include a new Quick-Pin hitch design. Securing the unit's spreader assembly to the hopper, the Quick-Pin hitch makes it faster and easier to remove the assembly, freeing up the carrying vehicle's trailer hitch for towing. Instead of requiring the spreader assembly to be unbolted, or for the entire spreader to be removed from a truck's bed before being able to tow, the Quick-Pin hitch allows this conversion to take place in a matter of seconds. This effectively makes the vehicle more useful, not having to be dedicated to one function. The Vee Pro 8000 is the largest capacity bulk spreader in the SnowEx line, carrying up to 1.5 cubic yards of material. Designed for standard pick-up boxes, the unit is primarily intended to spread salt and salt/sand mixtures .

TRYNEX INTERNATIONAL / 800-725-8377

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STMA 2006 Conference in Orlando, Florida

Phone: 800-323-3875, Sports Turf Managers Association

Sports Turf Managers Association 17th Annual Conference and Exhibition
January 18-22, 2006
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center
     Lake Buena Vista, Florida

The 2006 conference program is complete. From in-depth workshops to innovative sessions to networking activities to hands-on training to the latest technical information – the STMA Conference has it all. The Exhibition Center is adjacent to the conference center and the Disney property is completely self contained so attendees will find everything very convenient and user friendly! No cabs, no rental cars, no long walks between the hotel, the education and the trade show!

In 2006, STMA will be celebrating its 25th anniversary and several of the conference events are designed to highlight the advancements of the sports turf management profession. You won’t want to miss being a part of this historical event!

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Turfgrass and Landscape Institute
... A Full Day of Continuing Education

Phone: 800-500-7282, Southern California Turftrass Council

Turfgrass and Landscape Institute
December 14, 2005
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, California

Pesticide Regulation Laws and Regs
Two (2) hours open to all attendees for no additional fees:

7:00-8:00:
      Laws and Regs Affecting the Landscape Industry
     (San Bernardino County Ag Commissioner Representative)
3:00-4:00:
     IPM and the Healthy School Act (Tom Babb, CA Department of Pesticide Regulations)

Session 1 - Arboriculture
(5.0 PCA/QAL/QAC hrs, 5.5 ISA hrs, 3.0 IA CEUs, and .55 GCSAA
education points applied for)

Morning Moderator: Bill Baker, William Baker and Associates LLC

8:00-8:15:
     Welcome and Announcements (Bill Baker)
8:15-9:30:
     Plant Health Care (Susan Sims, Sims Agriculture and Learning Tree Center )
9:30–10:00:
     Coffee Break at theTrade Show
10:00–10:30:
     What We Expect From Trees (Tom Schaeffer, Facility and Operations Manager,
     Village Nursery, Perris)
10:30–11:15:
     Utilizing Compost in Tree Care (Bill Baker)
11:15-12:00:
     Diagnosing Root Disorders (Pam Geisel, University of California Cooperative Extension
12:00-1:30:
     Lunch and Trade Show

Afternoon Moderator: Janet Hartin , University of California Cooperative Extension

1:30–2:30:
     Training Young Trees for Structure and Form (Larry Costello, University of
     California Cooperative Extension)
2:30–3:00:
     Accessing Unbiased Arboriculture and IPM Information on the Internet (Janet Hartin )

Session 2 -Sports Turf Management
(5.0 PCA/QAL/QAC hrs, 3.0 IA CEUs, and .55 GCSAA education points applied for)

Morning Moderator: Steve Dugas, Cal State University Fullerton

8:00-8:45 :
     Assessment, Hours of Use, and Management of Fields (Mark Hodnick, City of Indio )
8:45-9:30 :
     Choosing the Right Grass for Sports Turf (Doug Brede, Jacklin Seed)
9:30-10:00 :
     SyntheticTurf as a Tool in Sports Turf Management (Mike Tarantino, Poway USD)
10:00-10:30 :
     Coffee Break at the Trade Show
10:30-11:15 :
     Using PGRs in Managing Sports Turf (Kimberly Gard, Syngenta)
11:15–12:00 :
     Analyzing and Amending Sports Turf Soils (Kent Kurtz, Cal Poly Pomona )
12:00-1:30 :
     Lunch and Trade Show

Afternoon Moderator: Mike Tarantino (Poway USD)

1:30–2:15 :
Weed Control in Sports Turf (Bruce Kidd, Dow Agrosciences)
2:15 - 3:00 :
New Technologies in Sports Turf Management
-Renovation and Drainage (Larry Wendell, GREENONE Industries)
- Root Zone and Soil Modification (Bill Paproki, Stabilizer Solutions)

Session 3 - Irrigation Management
(5.0 IA CEUs, 5.0 PCA/QAL/QAC hrs, 4 ISA hrs, and, .55 GCSAA
education points applied for)

Morning Moderators: Eudell Vis and Ramesh Kumar , Cal Poly Pomona

8:00-8:10:
     Welcome and Announcements (Dr. Ramesh Kumar/Eudell Vis , Cal Poly Pomona)
8:10-10:00:
     Irrigation System Electrical Field Procedures – Proper Wire Splicing and System      Grounding (Vince Nollletti Page Electric)
10:00-10:30:
     Coffee Break at the Trade Show
10:30-11:10:
     New Technologies for Landscape Central Control Systems (Doug Shoup,
     Hunter Industries)
11:10-12:00:
     Irrigation Scheduling for Landscapes Based on ETo (Janet Hartin, University of
     California Cooperative Extension)
12:00-1:30:
     Lunch and Trade Show

Afternoon Moderators:
Eudell Vis and Ramesh Kumar , Cal Poly Pomona

1:30-2:00:
     How Smart are Smart Controllers (Dennis Pittenger, University of California
     Cooperative Extension)
2:00-2:30:
     The Future of Landscape Water Use in CA - AB2717 and the Creation of a
     National Water Efficiency Organization (Warrren Gorowitz, Ewing Irrigation)
2:30-3:00:
     Computer Animations for Learning Landscape Water Management Concepts
     (Ramesh Kumar , Cal Poly Pomona)

Important Information

TIME:
Registration & Trade Show open at 6:30 a.m., December 14, 2005.

CANCELLATIONS:
Registration is non-transferable if you cannot attend; NO REFUNDS.

PURCHASE ORDERS:
Purchase orders will be accepted from Government Agencies only.
Copy of a Government Purchase Order is required with the Registration Form.
This option is not available online. Call SCTC office at 800-500-7282 for a registration form

CONFIRMATIONS:
Confirmations will be mailed to attendees whose registration is
received before December 1, 2005. If you have not received a confirmation by December 11th, DO NOT assume you are registered.

QUESTIONS?
For more information contact SCTC office:
Phone: 800-500-SCTC, Fax: 909-627-0032

LOCATION:
Ontario Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764 - $5.00 parking fee applies

LODGING:
Ayres Suites, 1945 East Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761 - $85.00 for Single or Double per night. For reservations call 800-248-4661. Use group name, Southern California Turfgrass Council, when making your reservations.

INSTITUTE'S TRADE SHOW
Before sessions begin and during breaks, see an expanded market of
new products and services from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Pre-recorded sessions focus on Arboriculture, Golf, Irrigation, Park and Landscape,
Pesticide Application, and Sports Turf. Available sessions inlcude:
LE01 - Tree Selection: New Varieties - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE02 - Pesticides on Turfgrass - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE03 - Assessing Plant Stress - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE04 - Irrigation Design - Full Session ($20)
LE05 - Tree Health - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE06 - Turfgrass Selection - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE07 - Soil Issues - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE08 - Irrigation Efficiency - Full Session ($20)
LE09 - Pros/Cons of Micro-Injections - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE10 - Evaluating and Amending Soil - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE11 - Soil Erosion Control - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE12 - Irrigation with Reclaimed Water - Speaker Presentation ($10)
LE13 - Synthetic Infill vs. Natural Turf - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE14 - Drainage Issues in the Landscape - Speaker Presentation ($10)
LE15 - Hemlock Wooley Adelgids - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE16 - It's All About the Turf - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE17 - Management Skills for Golf Courses - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE18 - Golf Course Preparation - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE19 - Micro-Injection Solutions - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE20 - Tree Decay: Structural Issues - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE21 - Soil Issues That Impact Tree Health - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE22 - Managing Healthy Sports Fields - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE23 - Efficient Irrigation Management for Sports Fields - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE24 - Developing An Aerification Program for Sports Fields - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE25 - Sustainable Landscapes: Intro to HortiGenomics - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE26 - Laws and Regulations for Chemical Application - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE27 - Turf Options for Park and Recreation Management - Speaker Presentation ($10)
LE28 - Saving Water for Park and Rec with Irrigation Efficiency - Full Session ($20/$30)
LE29 - Managing Pest Outbreaks in Trees - Full Session ($20/$30)

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