SportsTurf

June 2014

SportsTurf provides current, practical and technical content on issues relevant to sports turf managers, including facilities managers. Most readers are athletic field managers from the professional level through parks and recreation, universities.

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www.stma.org June 2014 | SportsTurf 7 President's Message David J. Pinsonneault, CSFM, CPRP dpinson@lexingtonma.gov Direct Mail List Sales MeritDirect, Jim Scova Phone: (914) 368-1012 jscova@MeritDirect.com Subscription Services Phone: (847) 763-9565 Fax: (847) 763-9569 Reprints Robin Cooper rcooper@specialtyim.com Group Publisher Jeff Patterson Phone: (763) 383-4458 jpatterson@epgmediallc.com Account Representatives: Chris Pelikan Senior Account Manager - East Phone: (954) 964-8676 cpelikan@epgmediallc.com Peggy Tupper Senior Account Manager - Mid-West Phone: (763) 383-4429 ptupper@epgmediallc.com Leslie Palmer Senior Account Manager - West Phone: (248) 731-7596 lpalmer@specialtyim.com Publisher's Notice: We Assume No Responsibility For The Validity Of Claims In Connection With Items Appearing In Sportsturf. Reader Service Numbers Are Given To Facilitate Further Inquiry. Mention Of A Commercial Product Does Not Imply Endorsement By Sportsturf Or Specialty Information Media, Or Preference Over Similar Products Not Mentioned. H ave you purchased bath soap lately and noticed the smaller size of the bars while also noticing the price continues to increase? Have you received a dollar-off coupon where you only get to use it if you buy more than one? In this day and age of receiving less for more, it is reassuring to know that your STMA membership provides you with more value for your dues dollars. You have more than 25 committees and sub- committees plus a task group working to find ways to enhance your membership. From cer- tification…to the conference…to educational bulletins…to awards…to public relations, you have these and many more resources to help you succeed. People and organizations place different values on different things. It is the hope of your Board of Directors that STMA offers a membership that you find value in and that you use. There are also resources that enhance your value as a professional and your value to your organization. Members are receiving their 5- and 10-year recognition pins. This shows commitment to the profession and dedication to providing well-maintained and safe facili- ties. By staying a part of STMA, members help us improve our value so we can continue being the "go-to" resource for you. Another value-added recognition program is "Field of the Year". This is an opportunity for you and your facility to gain recognition for the outstanding work you do. A few years ago STMA recognized that there were other sports (lawn tennis, rugby, polo, horse racing) that needed a category of awards, and it was added to bring value to your membership. The application is available at STMA.org, so take advantage of this great program. We have also made some positive changes to the Innovative Awards so that both commercial members and general practitioners benefit. Another value of membership is the oppor- tunity to benefit from, and interact with, the SAFE Foundation. Your support of SAFE leads to better awareness about field safety. SAFE produces resources like the Mound Building/Home Plate Maintenance and Infield Management videos. SAFE is creating many more educational videos. Please check out its new website, SafeFields.org, and see the value SAFE adds to your membership. The last value I will mention is the ability to pick up the phone or send an email to any sports turf manager or commercial member to discuss issues you may be having at your facil- ity. What a benefit it is to know that I can call Troy with the Arizona Cardinals, Abby with Wake Forest University, Jody with the Blue Valley School District, Sarah with the city of Phoenix, or Lynda with Hunter Industries and receive help to do my job better. STMA members are known for giving back to the profession. Our ability to network with mem- bers across the country and across disciplines is an invaluable benefit of membership. While someday our prices may increase, it is with the hope that we will continue to add value, continue to be a bargain and to make STMA the organization that you cannot do without. ■ Value! Value! Value!

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