www.stma.org November 2014 | SportsTurf 7
President's Message
David J. Pinsonneault, CSFM, CPRP
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N
ovember is a time to
wind down for some of
us. Although we will be
hosting the high school
Thanksgiving Day game
this year, we are full into budget prep for next
year, we are wrapping up a couple of field
projects and so on, but the cold weather is
here, and we are slowing down. Most of us
can catch our breath and reflect on the year
we just had. We can look back and remember
the things we have and should be thankful
for in our work and personal life. I know each
day that I wake up and look down at the turf
is a good day, and I'm thankful for that. A
little thanks goes a long way.
Everyone can think of a crew member
who goes about their job in a quiet manner,
and day after day rakes, or picks up trash,
or mows and is a real team player. They
may not make a big splash or work at 100
miles per hour, but their steady completion
of tasks makes our jobs easier and contrib-
utes to the overall success of our programs.
When was the last time we just said "thanks"
to them? Thanks for showing up every day
ready to work (not always easy in a union
setting). Thanks for doing those mundane
tasks that we build on to produce high
quality fields. When was the last time you
thanked a crew member for being honest
with you, either in what can or cannot be
done, or whether something will or will not
work. Sometimes we just take things, and
people, for granted.
I know that when I look at our profes-
sion I need to thank all of you members
(commercial, academics, students and field
managers) who bring passion and commit-
ment to ensure safe, playable fields for all
user groups to enjoy. I need to thank your
Board of Directors and headquarters staff
for their commitment to the organization
for your benefit. I need to remember that
all of the things I accomplish are not mine
alone, but others in small or large ways have
helped me achieve success. They need to be
acknowledged and thanked.
Let's be thankful for where we are, and
give back to the industry by renewing our
memberships, donating to SAFE, and mak-
ing it out to Denver for Conference. It is
our hope that we provide you the resources,
networking opportunities and support that
increase your value and make you thank-
ful for being a member of your national
association. So enjoy Thanksgiving, and be
prepared for winter. Be thankful that spring
is always in the future. Thanks again for
being part of a great association. ■
Giving thanks
