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STMA IN ACTION 44 SportsTurf | December 2015 www.sportsturfonline.com News from the Sports Turf Managers Association The STMA has a special promotion for its 2016 conference. Join the association now and receive a FREE Conference Registration, a $375 value, to be used within 3 years. The only restriction is that you must be a new member of STMA, which is defined as not having been a member since 2000. The student, retired and affiliate categories also are not eligible for this benefit. Take advantage of this special offer now and enjoy all of the benefits of attending the 2016 National Conference and Exhibition, January 19-22, 2016 in San Diego. If you are a current or previous member and not eligible for this promotion, you can still attend conference virtually for free. Refer a new member to STMA, and receive $100 toward confer- ence, your annual membership dues or certification fees. Refer two people, receive $200…etc. If you refer four people, your conference is paid for! Just remind those whom you refer to list your name in the referral box on the printed and electronic membership applications. STMA's Eligible Membership Categories & Costs Sports Turf Manager, $110 If you are primarily responsible for managing or maintaining a sports field(s) Sports Turf Manager Associate, $75 If you are primarily responsible for managing or maintaining a sports field(s) AND your organization already has an STMA Sports Turf Manager member employed. This Associate has the same benefits and privileges as the Sports Turf Manager; dues are lower because of multiple members Academic, $95 If you are in teaching, extension or research Commercial, $295 If you work for a company engaged in a commercial enterprise providing services and/or products to the sports turf profession (consultants, architects, designers, contractors, management companies, distributors and manufacturers, etc.) Commercial Associate, $75 If you are the 2nd person (or more) from a Commercial com- pany. All commercial associates must first have an STMA Commercial member at their company before this lower dues category can be selected ■ ST Attend the STMA Conference for FREE STMA's new Conference app, sponsored by Barenbrug, Graff 's Turf, John Deere and World Class, is now available at the Apple Store; just search "2016 STMA Show." This customized app streamlines every- thing there is to know and do before, during and after the Annual Conference and Exhibition. The association's 27th Annual Conference and Exhibition will be January 19-22, 2016 in San Diego at the San Diego Convention Center. You can easily build your schedule by date/time/location, session tracks, and speakers. The reminder feature will notify you of the ses- sions you want to attend. The app also has interactive maps to help you easily find your events and locate exhibitors on the trade show floor. While at the Conference you can use the quick app messaging system to communicate to friends and colleagues; no need to go outside the app to stay connected. The app lists all of the Conference participants, too. There is a feature that helps you build your expense reports in real time so you don't have to remember what you did or go through notes and receipts when you return home. Rating speakers and sessions will be quick and easy through its survey and polling options. Join your peers in using this free app now! ■ ST STMA introduces a customized Conference app