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SPORTSTURF | LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT | ARBOR AGE SPORTSTURF PRINT ONLINE ENEWS GREEN MEDIA CONTACT DIGITAL 9 www.sportsturfonline.com green media TM green on green TM ABOUT US STMA Green Media has a working partnership with the Sports Turf Managers Association, including publishing SportsTurf as the association's official voice. The STMA is the recognized leader in championing the sports turf industry and its professionals. STMA members combine the science of growing turfgrasses and the art of maintaining fields to produce safe and aesthetically pleasing playing surfaces. The organization's mission is to advance professionalism in sports field management and safety through education, awareness programs, and industry development. The 2017 STMA CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION takes place January 24-27 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL (Orlando). If you'd like to exhibit at STMA's 2017 Conference, please contact Show Manager David Rosenberg at 866-847-8623 or davidnewportevents@gmail.com. Three important reasons to join STMA: 1. Job security Take advantage of STMA's programs and services, and you proactively enhance your value to your employer. 2. Career success The knowledge, skills and abilities you gain by accessing STMA's education and information can help you to prepare to take that next step in your career. 3. Recognition of your professionalism In addition to the individual recognition you receive because of your good work, STMA's advocacy with groups such as athletic directors, parks and recreation directors, coaches, and parents enhances the image of the entire profession. Types of Memberships ■ SPORTS TURF MANAGER if you are primarily responsible for managing or maintaining a sports field(s); ■ SPORTS TURF MANAGER ASSOCIATE 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 ■ AFFILIATE if you are indirectly or on a part-time basis involved in the maintenance/management of sports fields (coaches, athletic directors, volunteers, etc.) ■ ACADEMIC if you are in teaching, extension or research ■ STUDENT if you are a full-time student ■ COMMERCIAL 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.) ■ RETIRED if you are retired and no longer seeking full-time employment within the scope of activities of any STMA membership category, and have been a member for a minimum of five years, you may become a non-voting member of STMA and are not eligible to hold elective office. STMA SourceBook The premier online resource connecting sports turf industry professionals with the most relevant products and services, the STMA SourceBook was created jointly by STMA and Green Media, publisher of SportsTurf magazine. SourceBook is a cost-effective way for manufacturers and suppliers to connect with STMA members and other sports turf professionals. Eliminate lengthy online searches by using SourceBook, www.STMAsourcebook.com THE 2016 STMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Front row L to R: Allen Johnson, CSFM; President Jeff Salmond, CSFM; and Randy Price. Back row L to R: Dan Bergstrom; Jimmy Simpson, CSFM; Weston Appelfeller, CSFM; Doug Schattinger; Sarah Martin, CSFM; Bobby Behr (recently resigned); Tim Van Loo, CSFM; Nick McKenna, CSFM; and Jeffrey Fowler. Not pictured: Beth Guertal, PhD and John Watt, CSFM.