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TL1303-proof 2/14/13 9:06 AM Page 1 2012 TURFGRASS RESEARCH CONTRIBUTORS Thanks must go to the organizations, companies and individuals who have made generous contributions to turf research both through funding and by serving on the Research Committee. Total funds raised at 2012 fiscal year end (Sept 30) were $18,521.82. Right are those who have contributed toward 2012 projects; below are the 2012 Turfgrass Research Committee... Peter Sorokovsky - City of Burnaby (Chair) David Davidson - Kwantlen Polytechnic University David Duncan - THP David Woodske - BC Ministry of Agriculture Dr. Brian Holl - Lamorna Enterprises Keith Lyall - Sun Peaks Resort (WCTA Vice President) Stephen Kerbrat - Smithers Golf Club (BCGSA Representative) Mark Dalton - Meadow Springs CC (NTA Representative) Ladd Legeyt - Agrium Advanced Technologies (Industry Representative) Dr. Michelle Gorman - City of Victoria (Special Consultant) Elizabeth Hudgins - (Special Consultant) ASSOCIATION NEWS NEW AND RETURNED MEMBERS New And Returned Members February 2013 WCTA new and returned members at February 8, 2013.... We are currently 771 members strong. 2013 membership dues invoices have been sent by mail. If you haven't received an invoice, it's probably because we have the wrong contact information for you. 70% of our members have taken care of their 2013 dues. Only paid WCTA members will be included in the directory, continue to receive job postings, have their CEC points tracked and a host of other valuable member services. If you have misplaced your invoice, contact Leslie at admin@wctaturf.com for a new one. WELCOME WCTA NEW AND RETURNED MEMBERS! Glen Atamanik...................................Kwantlen University IN MEMORIAM SUBMITTED BY DALE ROSS SUPERINTENDENT CARNOUSTIE GOLF CLUB 40 YEAR TURF VETERAN PASSES AWAY Long time Carnoustie GC employee James (Jimmy) Cleave Plummer passed away December 20th, 2012 Born September 29th, 1933, James grew up on a small farm in Pitt Meadows, B.C. His early years on the farm developed an incredible work ethic and value system that continued through his entire life. As a young man Jimmy got his start in construction and was soon a self employed carpenter. He learned 08 WESTERN CANADA TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION Platinum ($2000 Or More) BC Golf Superintendents Association Gold ($500-$1999) In memory of Len Heyworth 1959-2012 Kwantlen University Turf Club Eagle Lake Turf Farms Vancouver Island Parks and Grounds Supervisors Silver (Under $500) Fred Halldorson, Grassmaster t Wilf Hanson, Pipestone GC Curren .82 21 Jeff Hoyem $18,5 Jim Boeckman, Dawson Creek G&CC Surrey Parks and Rec John Reid, J. Reid & Associates National Golf Course Owners Associaiton Irrigation Industry of BC Kwantlen University Olds College Lorraine Miller, Southridge School Ernie Bendzak....................................Rivershore Golf Links Jason Brown........................................Kwantlen University Glen Cross ..................................Michaelbrook Ranch Golf Tyler Cross........................................Okanagan Lake Resort Len Darnbrough ...................................Kelowna Golf & CC Landden Huculak................................Kwantlen University Rob Husli.................................................Town of Cochrane Greg Huska................................................Inland Properties Chris Laroque ......................................Kwantlen University Sean LeBrun ......................................City of Prince George Storm Lupier......................................................................NA Charles Machan......................Westwood Plateau G & CC Trisha McCarthy ..........District of North Vancouver Parks Janine McDonald................................Kwantlen University Andy Messner .....................................Kwantlen University Charles Olson ......................................Kwantlen University Nicholas Peterson...............................Kwantlen University Mike Putrus ...............................Westwood Plateau G&CC Brett Robinson....................................Kwantlen University Brendan Rutley...................................Kwantlen University Ben Sawatzky............................................BKS Contracting Sam Smith...........................................Kwantlen University Andrew Trip............................................The Falls Golf Club Adrien van Dyk....................................Okanagan Golf Club Rod Nataros....................................................NATS Nursery Jay Differ.................................................City of Abbotsford Guy Martin .............................................City of Abbotsford Xenia O'Brien...............................North Vancouver SD#44 as much as possible from all the trades he was involved with and was soon very skilled in so many different areas. Jim was truly a Jack of all trades and master of most. In 1971 Jim was asked by his good friend Teje Banns and family to help construct the Clubhouse of the then PoCo Valley Golf Club. Upon completion it was one of the largest cedar constructed buildings in the country. Jim then assisted in the installation of the irrigation system, shaping of the greens and fairways and built the maintenance shop. Jimmy was asked by the Banns family to stay on as mechanic. He then built himself a suite as part of the maintenance building and continued as part of the greens crew until his passing at the age of 79. 20000 15000 10000 50000 THE WCTA MEMBERSHIP TRACKER 1000 900 800 700 771 723 718 2010 2011 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 CURRENT Kimber Weenk.......................Harrison Resort Golf Course Tyler Willan .................................The Golf Club at the Rise Gail Saenger................................Interior Health Authority Daryl Adama ....................................Talking Rock Resort Deanne Deppiesse ...........................City of Port Moody Jeff Hughes.................................................City of Airdrie Paul McDonald ..............................Tobiano Golf Course Jimmy worked for the Club for the better part of 40 years. He was an integral part of the Carnoustie course and staff and has left his mark on everything from tee to green. His contribution to the course and daily operations is immeasurable. I am personally forever indebted to the man who taught me so much. He maintained, repaired, re-built and ran every piece of turf equipment imaginable. His talents were unmatched. There was simply nothing he could not do. All that knew Jimmy recognized not only his unique character but the decency, heart and kindness that lied underneath. Jim was my friend and coworker for over 3 decades. He was my family. Dale Ross