march-april 2015 newsletter
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March-April 2015 NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
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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 5By The Board - January 6On The Road with the USGA 8GCSAA News 9May Meeting Notice 12Kibitz 14OSHA News 17Advertiser Directory 18
ARE YOU A GOOD MEMBER?
Your first reaction is probably to say, Certainly I am a good member of the
Northern Ohio Chapter of the GCSAA! We all think we are good members,
but lets stop and think about what makes a good member.
A good member attends all regular meetings and participates in Association
golf events. He willingly serves on committees or volunteers to help in
other ways. The good member volunteers to host meetings, to participate
on educational programs and to write articles for the newsletter. He
attends Association parties and social events to get to know fellow
superintendents and their families better. He always attends business
meetings and the annual elections, at which he enters discussions, but
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As I said in my first Presidents Message, I have inherited all of the old issues of our Associations newsletters all the way back to the mid 1960s. As I was reading through a few old issues, I came across a Presidents Message that I thought was still appropriate for today. So, here it is, reprinted from the April 1971 edition of Northern Ohio TurfgrassNews.
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3May 11, 2015
Place: Avon Oaks C.C.
Host: Terry Boehm, CGCS
Topic: Cleveland Sports Round Table
Speakers: Brandon Koehnke, Cleveland Indians
Chris Powell, Cleveland Browns
Cost: $50/person
Time: 10:00 Program
Points: 0.10 Education Points
June 15, 2015
Club Officials Meeting
Place: Westfield Group
Host: Mark Jordan, CGCS
Topic: TBD
Speaker: Rhett Evans, GCSAA
Cost: TBD
Time: TBD
Points: TBD
July 25-26, 2015
Family Picnic Clays ParkCost: $30/person for camping
$20/person for the day only
August 12, 2015
Industry Day
Place: Bob-O-Link G.C.
Host: Fitch Family
Cost:TBD
Time: TBD
September 17 2015
Non-Clambake Bake
Scholarship & Research Tournament
Place: Ridge Top Golf Course
Host: Gregg Bobbs
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4criticizes only when justified and after careful consideration of the facts. He is totally dedicated to his profession and always tries to speak well of fellow superintendents. He has high personal moral standards which surpass any ethic guidelines suggested by the Association. Do the above characteristics fit you? If so, were proud to have you as a member. If not, its never too late to change.
Our profession is at the threshold of great opportunities in the golf and recreation fields. If we would all put forth our best efforts, the results could be fantastic. Deadwood only stifles the growth of the tree, but unlike the tree our deadwood can be revived into growing limbs.
How many times have you heard a fellow member say, The Association never does anything for me? The truth is, as with many things, you get out no more than
you put in. To paraphrase the late President John F. Kennedy, Let us ask not what our Association does for us, but what we can do for our Association.
With the start of the 1971 golf season under way, lets all resolve to become better members. Lets start by attending the next and all monthly meetings this year.Charles H. TadgePresidentNorthern Ohio Chapter
Sincerely,
Mark FigurellaNOGCSA [email protected]
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5GREEN INDUSTRY ADVOCACY DAY RECAPTuesday, March 10, 2015
Written by Andrew Muntz, OTF Trustee
On February 25, members from green industry organizations from across the state met at the State house to discuss issues that effect and influence our day to day practices. The groups represented at the event included the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation, Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, Nursery Growers of Lake County Ohio, Ohio Landscape Association, Ohio Lawn Care Association, Ohio Pest Management Association, and Ohio Professional Applicators for Responsible Regulation. The room was packed as members of these groups were able to hear from and speak with representatives, senators, and other members of the state government.
The morning began with speakers Senator Bob Petersen (Senate Ways & Means Committee), Chairman Brian Hill (House Agriculture Committee), and Representative John Patterson (House Agriculture committee). Each of these speakers has a special place for the green industry either as a practicing member or representing a large constituency of green industry members. At lunch, the group heard from Joe Testa from the Ohio Department of Taxation. He, along with other members of the legislature, where fresh off of the Governors State of the State address, the night before in Wilmington. At the State of the State
address, Governor Kasich introduced his budget proposal for the upcoming years. Mr. Testa was eager to share the concepts involved, as well as fielding questions from the group.
The afternoon was filled with meetings with both representatives and senators from across the state. Each member of the group met with their respective congressmen and women from their voting districts. During these meetings, many issues and topics were discussed, but there were a few headline issues that took center stage.
Biennial Operating Budgets:As a group we supported the Ohio Department of Agricultures budget as is, which includes the necessary increases in funding to support the
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6President Figurella called the Board of Trustees of
the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America strategic
planning meeting to order at 9:15 AM.
ROLL CALL: Bennett, Brickley, Clark, Feher,
Figurella, Fitch, Hayes, Leatherberry, Marino,
Robinson and Willmott present. Vecchio Late.
Bates, Kolcun, McHugh and Snodgrass Absent
Secretary/Treasurer Hayes moved to accept the
minutes from the November 12, 2014, regular
meeting. Past President Brickley seconded.
Motion passed
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget & Finance - Chapter Administrator
Feher reported that there was currently
$1,657.90 in the checking account, $33,970.32
in the scholarship & research account,
$22,636.00 in the money market account,
$2,872.80 in the 100th Anniversary account and
$914.57 in the Pay Pal Account. The Profit &
Loss for 2014 shows Net Income/Loss of -
$1,871.86. Board confirmed moving $1,000 for
2015 into the 100th Anniversary accounts.
Program & Education Trustee Leatherberry
reported January 21 at Silver Lake; May 11 at
Avon Oaks Browns & Indians grounds
keepers Round table before golf; June 15 Club
Official at Westfield CC speaker Rhett Evans
from the GCSAA. Need Vendor Day
Education, Assistant Superintendent &
Superintendent Meeting at Barrington CC
Etiquette March 5. Speaker is $1,000 for the
day, no limit to attendance but a goal of 75
people. Figurella & Willmott will discuss via
conference call. Still need annual meeting date
and education. Need to schedule Joint meeting
with NW PA and Greater Pittsburgh and get
Keith Happ to speak.
Editorial the board discussed sending the
newsletter to the members as a pdf, send e-push
with link to website, and send reminder. Put
save the dates in an eblast & mailing. Need
more people writing articles. Send an email to
Ohio GCSA Board members letting them know
about our events. Figurella will call the other
chapters to suggest emailing each other. We
need to check and see if we can change the
format on the website to show snippets.
Golf & Tournament Vice President Fitch
reported that he is working on the Ohio cup date
with Jordan. Start looking for sites for 2016.
Send an eblast for anyone interesting in hosting
for 2016. The Board discussed looking into
possibly adding 9 hole rounds options to our
other meetings. Scholarship & research
tournament discussion on doing clambake or
something out. Board decided to change the
food to a pig roast. Bobbs will check on pricing
as well as Figurella
Membership & Welcoming The board
discussed a Facility Membership Case by case
Budget under $300,000, salary $35,000, tie it to
revenue or have the course. See if the GCSAA
has any criteria. Need to get packets out 25-30
packets.
The Board also discussed Affiliate membership
costs come up with some ideas for 2016
reduce fee, offering free membership.
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Barrington Country Club January 14, 2015
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7The Board also discussed how we create value with
the membership and add these items to the website
Increase quality of education
Networking
Government relations and lobbying
Business contacts
Employment relations
GHIN Membership
Discussed reward points for loyalty
Social Northfield Park Kilpeck thinks we try to
accommodate too many events, put too much effort
into the events. People dont have the time to
commit. We can still use our deposit. Dont do
Aeros games or Northfield Park. Stay with BOSS
meetings, reverse raffle & Family picnic. Look at
schedule Northfield Park February 12 at 3:00 with
dinner TBD. The Board discussed Northfield Park
with food and call it a BOSS event. Put together a
better flyer. Feher reported that the Family picnic is
scheduled for last weekend in July
Strategic Planning today
Historical & Benevolent Willmott spoke with
HOF committee. They are going to change the date
of the event to late August to mid September. He
will get us the list of nominees. Need to think about
100th anniversary booklet. Need to get the
biographical resumes started. Put a form together
on the website with form fields. Get Budget survey
from Frank Dobie
Public Relations Industrial representative Bates is
new committee chair Camp cheerful at end of
August. We are still signed up as volunteers for
green care for troops. Get something from Camp
Cheerful for a project on what they would like done.
Industrial Relations- Industrial representative
Marino Vendor day August 12 at Bob-O-Link.
Look at getting Dr. Brian Gardner and see if he can
come up for the event. Core of the event is good.
Possibly a boxed lunch instead of lunch station.
The Board also discussed Affiliate Package plans
likes what was sent out with the a-l-a carte menu
years ago. What benefit are the members getting for
their dues? Some affiliates dont find value in
advertising and dont believe it garners additional
business. Put package levels together to create
value. Find a way for the Industry created value
from both ends.
Assistant Relations Trustee Willmott reported
that Matt Kolcun will receive Assistant of the year
award at Wednesdays meeting.
Employment Relations Rosemont C.C.,
Stonewater C.C., Assistant in training at Beechmont,
Assistant at North Olmstead, Matt Welch went to
Century, Matt Webber
Mal McLaren Award discussion
Scholarship & Research Updated applications
are on the website
Government & Environmental Relations John
Miller has resigned as field staff and is now the
agronomist for the LPGA. Brickley will find out
where we are with the Ohio BMPS. There was
discussion of the Great Lakes Initiative.
Website Secretary/Treasurer Hayes reported that
he is looking for a new companies. Discussed
upgrade with current company. On line store
Bylaws & Ethics no reports
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8Lessons Learned From San Antonio
By John Daniels, agronomist, Central RegionMarch 3, 2015
A broad range of topics and new products were presented last week at the 2015 Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, Texas. Based on the increasing number of presentations and products that directly or indirectly address responsible water use it was obvious that the industry is taking the issue of water conservation more seriously every year.
Karen Guz, conservation director, San Antonio Water System, discussed how communities and golf facilities benefit from efficient water use during her presentation at the USGA General Session. Guzsuggested avoiding deprivation-style messages when discussing water conservation. Instead, focus on the positives like updating an existing landscape instead of eliminating turf, investing in new irrigation technology instead of removing irrigation, and utilizing the best available grass for your site instead of sacrificing conditions.
One technology that has become commonplace at golf courses throughout the region is the use of moisture meters. Whether you prefer the FieldScout (Spectrum Technologies, Inc.), POGO (Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.), or some other device, being able to accurately measure soil moisture to make better-informed decisions regarding irrigation is paramount to water savings and firmer, more consistent playing conditions. Software upgrades that will make it easier to map and record moisture data are in various stages of development. The ability to map past soil moisture data across playing surfaces will be a valuable aid in diagnosing irrigation system problems before they adversely affect turf health.
Another technology highlighted at the trade show was the use of local weather stations. Many courses have one on-site weather station which can aid in pest management and irrigation decisions. However, a single weather station isnt able to account for the variability of weather events and microclimates across
the entire property of most golf facilities. Using several smaller weather stations located in appropriate sites can help account for variable, unique environments. The ultimate goal is to provide enough weather data to adjust irrigation based upon varying evapotranspiration (ET) values throughout the course.
Source: John Daniels ([email protected])
Reprinted from http://www.usga.org/course-care/regional-updates/central-region/lessons-learned-from-san-antonio.html
Measurement is the first step that leads to control and eventually to improvement. If
you cant measure something, you cant understand it. If you cant understand it, you cant control it. If you cant control it, you cant improve it. - H. James Harrington
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9The boards of directors of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) have agreed to pursue a union of the two organizations that, if approved, will result in the dissolution of the IGCEMA, with its members becoming a part of GCSAA.
The proposed union must be approved by the Class A members of the IGCEMA through a special meeting and vote that will take place April 27, 2015, at GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan.
One of GCSAAs primary missions is to serve its members, and we cannot think of a better way of doing that than by strengthening our ties to golf course equipment managers, said Rhett Evans, GCSAA chief executive officer. Superintendents and equipment managers are the foundation for the
success of any golf course maintenance operation, so bringing them together under the GCSAA banner where they can share in education, networking and professional development is a definite win-win in our opinion.
"We're excited about the possibilities this union will create for golf course equipment managers," said Stephen Tucker, IGCEMA chief executive officer and equipment manager at the Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons in Windermere, Fla. "We've accomplished much as an organization in increasing education, professional development and networking opportunities for our members, but we believe this move will take those opportunities to another level and is the next logical step in increasing the standing of equipment managers in the golf course management industry.
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GCSAA and IGCEMA boards approve membership unionStrengthening ties between superintendents, equipment managers a key benefit
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OLD BUSINESS
Reverse Raffle Update Tickets Sold, Silent
Auction Items
a. Tickets sold Hayes 6, Figurella 3,
Marino 2, Feher 6, Bennett 2
b. MB Sample DJ event
c. Silent Donations Quail hollow
foursome
d. List the Cambria suites and phone
number.
e. Email list of who was present the past
couple of years
Regional Impromptu Social Gatherings
January 21 BOSS at Legend
February 12 BOSS at Northfield Park with buffet
dinner
March
Next Event
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:
None
Advertising Committee Industrial
representative Marino will chair with help. Tag
lines to support vendors. Brad will help with
committee
Meeting Sponsorships discussion about several
options and how to
Chapter Delegate/Voting Delegate discuss next
meeting
There was no correspondence.
The following either need notebooks or we need to
get notebooks from them.
Need Erics & Craigs notebooks
Jason needs a notebook
Jim needs notebook
The next Board meeting is scheduled for
February 12, 2015 at 12:00 P.M. at a place TBD.
President Figurella adjourned the meeting at 3:19
P.M.
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IGCEMA professional members (Class A, B and C) will become equipment manager (EM) members and receive complimentary GCSAA membership that would continue through Dec. 31, 2015. GCSAA has a full range of programs and services that servce the golf course equipment technician and will continue to create additional resources throughout 2015 and beyond.
About GCSAA and the EIFGThe Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to nearly 18,000 members in more than 78 countries. The associations mission is to serve its members, advance
their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter.The Environmental Institute for Golf is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA. Its mission is to foster sustainability through research, awareness, education, programs and scholarships for the benefit of golf course management professionals, golf facilities and the game. Visit EIFG at www.eifg.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter.
About IGCEMASince its inception in 2007, IGCEMA has been dedicated to expanding the education, enhancing the professionalism and improving the image of the Golf Course Equipment Manager and Turf Equipment Technician worldwide. Led by a group of dedicated volunteers, the organization has promoted opportunities and offerings to serve its members. For more information, visit www.igcema.org.
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the fertilizer certifications addressed in Senate Bill 150. Another topic brought up when talking about the budget, was how important the OARDC and OSU extension teams are to our industry. We rely heavily on them for new research and education and expressed our appreciation for these groups to the legislators.
Water Quality:
As most of you are aware, water quality is an extremely hot topic throughout the state (and country). After the issues last summer in Toledo with algae blooms and the crisis that the local residents had to deal with, many across the state have taken action. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have been working on bills that would address some of these issues. SB 1 and HB 61 are front and center to help deal with the water quality across the state. The basic highlights of the bills include:
- prohibiting the application of fertilizer and manure on frozen ground and during certain water conditions in the western basin of Lake Erie
- Termination of the prohibitions after 5 years
- moving the Ag Pollution Abatement Program from ODNR to ODA
- requirements for phosphorous monitoring for publicly owned treatment works
- beginning July 2020, prohibits deposit of dredged material in Lake Erie and Tributaries
- changes to the Healthy Lake Erie Fund
- Requires the Director of OEPA to coordinate harmful algae management and response
We will be sure to keep you updated as these bills
progress.
Pollinators were also discussed throughout the day. As we know, there are concerns over the effects of products we use during the year on the honey bee population. There are many issues that affect the health of the bee hives, and as a group we wanted law makers to know that we share the concerns of the public and we support the efforts to improve pollinator habitats and the research needed to determine the decline in populations.
Water quantity was the last major topic discussed. As an industry we can agree that our plants cannot survive without water. We also can generally agree that we need to use our water intelligently, so that future generations can enjoy the green industry as we know it today. One of the highlights was the proclamation that was made by the Governor to declare July as Smart Irrigation Month.
The day was full of great meetings and interactions with both legislators and our colleagues in the industry. As a group, one of the major points of emphasis to the legislators is that we are here as a resource to them. We are a tight knit group that can act as a voice if they are ever in question of the issues at hand.
GREEN INDUSTRY ADVOCACY DAY RECAP
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Here's a great life story we can all learn from. Enjoy!
An elderly carpenter was exhausted and ready to retire. He told the owner where he worked that hewanted to quit so he could relax and enjoy his family. He would miss the paycheck each week, but hehad finally saved enough money that he would be able to get by in retirement. The owner wassorry to see the carpenter go, but asked if he could at least commit to helping him finish the housethey were about to start.
The carpenter didnt want to do it, but he reluctantly said yes. As the work began, it was easy to seethat his heart was not in it. He cut corners to speed up the process. He became irritable and quicklyfrustrated with others. He resorted to shoddy workmanship, and used inferior materials. It was anunfortunate way to end a dedicated career.
When the carpenter finally finished his work, the owner came to inspect the house. Then in a
surprise turn of events . . . he handed the carpenter the frontdoor key and said, "Congratulations.This is your house, my gift to you. Thank you for your years of service.
The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, hewould have done it all so differently.
That is how it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, at times putting less than our best intothe building process. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in the house we have built. If wecould do it over, we'd do it much differently.
But, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a board, orerect a wall. Someone once said, "Life is a doityourself project." Your attitude, and the choices you make today, help to build the "house" you will live in tomorrow
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(Jerry) Gerald E HusemannSenior Sales SpecialistPhone: 937-492-8597Mobile: [email protected]
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Nicklaus, McIlroy and others join in asking golfers to Thank a golf course superintendent
Lawrence, Kan. (March 10, 2015) - Lawrence, Kan. (March 10, 2015) Since the days of Old Tom Morris, golf course superintendents have been giving golfers a reason to love their great game. Now, some of the best players in golf from Jack Nicklaus to Rory McIlroy - are taking part in a promotional campaign to thank a golf course superintendent.
The tagline will be used in television and radio commercials, as well as 2015 print and online advertising by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). There will even be a sweepstakes to offer golfers the opportunity to win prizes by actually thanking a golf course superintendent.
It is rewarding to know that superintendents are held in high esteem by golfers of all ages and abilities, said Rhett Evans, GCSAA chief executive officer. When Jack Nicklaus says, If you love golf like I do, thank a golf course superintendent, it makes all our members around the world feel appreciated and proud of the role they play in providing the excellent playing conditions for this great game.
Thirty-second commercials will begin airing on the Golf Channel in April, and radio, print and online advertising will run in numerous markets across the country, including at the local and regional levels where national advertising will be co-branded to support nearly 100 chapter associations.
One television spot features a montage of clips from Nicklaus, McIlroy, Michelle Wie, Nick Faldo, Rickie Fowler, Graeme McDowell and Matt Kuchar. While a second spot features Johnny Miller, Davis
Love, Nick Price, Colin Montgomerie, Jason Day and Karrie Webb.
Golf course superintendents are widely recognized for skillfully managing the biggest asset of any golf facility the golf course. But when giants of the game support the work we do like this, it makes me boastfully proud to be a certified golf course superintendent (CGCS) for the past 35 years, says John J. OKeefe, GCSAA president.
Click to view commercial and listen to radio message
About GCSAA and the EIFGThe Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to nearly 18,000 members in more than 78 countries. The associations mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter.
The Environmental Institute for Golf is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA. Its mission is to foster sustainability through research, awareness, education, programs and scholarships for the benefit of golf course management professionals, golf facilities and the game. Visit EIFG at www.eifg.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter.
Top golfers support 2015 promotional campaign by Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
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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 Welch800.522.8676
Harrells Turf SpecialtyGlenn Omori
440.439.1393
H & S Stump Removal
Jack Hopkins
330.654.2347
Perk Air
Bob Doty
330.296.7307
Precision Golf Construction
Mike ODonnell, CGCS440.285.2117
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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NOGCSACONTACT INFORMATION
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.nogcsa.com
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(216)469-9287