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Long Beach 2012 STMA Conference and Exhibition Sponsors STMA and SAFE greatly appreciate the support and commitment of our confer- ence sponsors. Please take a moment and thank these companies in the Exhibition! pant will be able to: Networking Sessions Wed., Jan. 11, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Network with professionals from facilities similar to your own! The forum is split by the different segments of our member- ship. Attend the one specific to your em- ployment situation: Schools K-12, Higher Education, Academics, Students, Parks and Recreation, and Facilities used by Professional Athletes. STMA 201 – Keynote Presentation: Lead with Purpose Thurs., Jan. 12, 9-10 a.m. Speaker: Eric Boles STMA 202, 203, and 204 – These sessions can be found in the Student Activities sidebar. STMA 215 – Internships: Attracting Great Interns and Landing the Internship of Your Dreams Thurs., Jan. 12, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Douglas Linde, Delaware Valley College STMA 315 – Managing the Problem Employee Fri., Jan. 13, 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. Speaker: Lisa Goatley, MS, LPC, New River Valley Community Services Sports turf professionals have the difficult task of not only managing their fields, but of managing their employees as well. Most managers will face the unpleasant task of having to manage a problem employee at some point in their career. Strategies for managing problem employees will be pre- sented with the goal of employee retention and improved morale. The decision about when termination is appropriate will also be addressed, along with suggestions to potentially avoid litigation or facilitate a successful outcome to litigation. After attending this session, the partici- 18 SportsTurf | November 2011 • Identify three types of problem employ- ees and strategies to effectively respond to each type. • Identify and implement ten ways to help problem employees to successfully change their behavior and performance in the workplace. • Identify insubordinate behavior in em- ployees and effectively respond to this type of behavior. STMA 321 – The Certification Process and Why You Should Become Certified Fri., Jan. 13, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Speakers: Mike Andresen, CSFM, Iowa State University Tim VanLoo, CSFM, Iowa State University STMA 322 – Women's Forum Fri., Jan. 13, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Speaker: Lynda Wightman, Hunter Indus- tries STMA 324 – Conference Wrap-Up: Hitting the Highlights of the 2012 Conference Fri., Jan. 13, 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Speakers: Pamela Sherratt, Ohio State University Dr. Michael Goatley, Virginia Tech Wrap up your conference education experi- ence with this interactive opportunity for learning. This session will provide a friendly atmosphere where you can network with conference attendees, speakers, and the 2011 and 2012 STMA Board of Directors. Connect with various industry profession- als to solve problems and reflect on what you learned during the conference. STMA 210 & 320 – Reducing Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua) Populations in Cool Season Athletic Field Turf Thurs., Jan. 12, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Repeated - Fri., Jan. 13, 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. Speakers: Dr. Bruce Branham, University of Illinois Matt Giese, Syngenta Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) is a problem- atic weed to control in cool season turf ath- letic fields due to its ability to tolerate low mowing heights, germinate rapidly, and ele- vated susceptibility to diseases, drought, and wear. This presentation will focus on annual bluegrass lifecycle and why it be- haves as a perennial under turf culture, pre- emergence and post-emergence methods of control, soil seed bank supply, and cul- tural and mechanical control options. This presentation will provide attendees: • A basic understanding of annual blue- grass biology and its adaptations/limita- tions. • A review of management factors that favor/discourage annual bluegrass. • A summary of control options and effec- tiveness along with current research re- garding annual bluegrass control. STMA 214 – Renovation Tip: Using Herbicides to Prevent Weeds During Seeding of Cool Season Turfgrasses Thurs., Jan. 12, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska STMA 217 – Pesticides: Perception Versus Reality Thurs., Jan. 12, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Joseph Vargas, Jr., Michigan State University STMA 222 – Insect Control Update for 2012: an ever changing effort! Thurs., Jan. 12, 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr. David Shetlar, Ohio State University STMA 308 – The Principles of Turfgrass Disease Diagnostics, Control Options, Modes of Action, and Fungicide Resistance Fri., Jan. 13, 8 - 10 a.m. Speakers: Dr. Joseph Vargas, Jr., Michigan State University Dr. Karl Danneberger, Ohio State University www.sportsturfonline.com >> WHAT TO DO >> EXHIBITOR LIST >> OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES >> CONFERENCE PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PEST CONTROL