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Continued From Previous Page organization remains healthy and progressive. The fact is member dues account for only 27% of what we take in each year. NEXT YEARS PLANS With it being our 50th anniversary event, the Board of Directors has decided to proceed with a full conference and trade show for 2013 (there had been some consideration about an educational show only), taking place March 3-5 in Penticton. You re probably not thinking about much right now besides the busy spring season approaching but A FEW OTHER SHOW STATS... ¥$7,385 was raised by the Silent Auction ¥50/50 Winner - $850 - Dave Duncan, outgoing WCTA Past President held the lucky ticket this year and we would like to gratefully acknowledge Dave for donating 1⁄2 his winnings back to turf research pushing the total raised to $1272. ¥Even though the golf tournament was we would like to plant the 2013 seed for your consideration as the show will require a high level cancelled due to inclement weather, the Kwantlen University Students with Stan Kazymerchyk, lead instructor, at the helm, managed to raise $843 toward turf research. ¥With the BC Golf Superintendents Association donation of $1810 and donations from several others including the NGCOA, IIABC, Olds College and Kwantlen College , the total raised for Turf Research came to $12,810. im Kubash, Master Superintendent, President of the CGSA and Superintendent at Salmon Arm Golf Club in British Columbia has announced The Spirit Ridge Resort and the NK Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course in Osoyoos, British Columbia as the host property for the 2012 CGSA Fall Field Day national championship. The event will take place from September 15th to the 17th, culminating with the CGSA national championship golf tournament on Monday September 17th. The Board of Directors is extremely excited to invite our members to the south central region of British Columbia , said President Tim Kubash. This is a unique environment in Canada. It presents a desert climate and vegetation in a part of Canada well- known for its wineries and warm climate. It also presents a challenging golf course which will be a pleasure to play for all competitors. Expanded to a championship course in 2001, the NK Mip course is in symmetry with the elevated land to the north and provides a striking blend of natural contrasts. Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa is located in rolling desert hills with pristine lake views. Host superintendent, Ken Bruneski is looking forward to the opportunity to host his friends and colleagues from across North America. We hope that all those that travel here to play this great course appreciate the layout and style. We are looking forward to hosting both the CGSA and the BCGSA members for this great annual event. I am positive that anyone who attends will be very happy with the decision to choose our site. The CGSA Fall Field Day is an annual event that includes the Association s mid-term Board of Directors meeting, a seminar opportunity for Fall Field Day participants and an 18 hole, stroke play golf tournament to determine the Tom Johnston Trophy recipient as the low gross winner of the event. The Toro Bull is presented to the low net tournament winner. Registration information will be available in early April. Please contact Kathryn Wood at the CGSA office (905-602-8873, ext 223) for additional information. of participation to be successful as mentioned. In the coming months, we will be canvassing all WCTA members for input on the 2013 conference and whether or not you plan to attend. To close, thank you again for participating in our 2012 Conference and Trade Show including delegates, exhibitors, speakers, the organizing committee and our board, who really had to pitch in this year as the weather was creating some logistical problems. I would also like to personally thank our conference staff team who come together just once per year yet operate like a well-oiled machine that you would think does this every week! Thank you everyone for your continued support of the research that supports our careers! By the way, congratulations to our prize draw winners: ¥Apple I-Pad - Darren Reddekopp, Greywolf Golf Course ¥32 RCA LCD TV - Rick Williams, Prairie Coast Equipment ¥32 RCA TV - Dean Piller, Cordova Bay Golf Course ¥Trouble light - Chris Noske, UAP Canada ¥Tom Tom GPS - Jesse Tranberg, City of Nanaimo Parks ¥Rollins Grand Prize $1000 Cash - Steven White, Alberni Golf Club