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WCTA CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS The WCTA 2013 Conference Organizing Committee invites you to share your knowledge, skills, and expertise by submitting to be a presenter at the 2013 Conference and Trade Show. Presenting at the conference is a great way to share research and experiences and increase your visibility within the profession, improving your value to your employer. It also gets you full access to all conference activities! The conference takes place in sunny Penticton, BC from March 3-5, 2013 and our goal is to provide a world- class educational opportunity for turfgrass managers from all sectors. The committee realizes that to do this, we will need to create a program with a strong mix of educators, researchers, technical consultants, turf managers and others with expertise across a wide range of subject matter. National and International presenters are welcome to submit but we also recognize and encourage participation from those with tremendous talent right in our own back yard. The WCTA is seeking presentations on topics ranging from innovative technologies to success stories, case studies and university research, to compliance and advocacy. If there is a topic of importance to you, keep in mind it's probably important to many others so feel free to make suggestions. Please complete the form in the show section at www.wcta-online.com The deadline is July 31, 2012 and the Organizing Committee will review all submissions and notify selected presenters by early September. If you have any additional questions, please contact Jerry Rousseau at exec.director@wctaturf.com MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NTA CONFERENCE The Northwest Turfgrass Association has set its annual conference to be three days and two nights at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort on the coast of southern Oregon.The conference will be held Oct. 28-30, with a welcoming round of golf on Sunday afternoon and a reception to follow. Educational sessions will be held Monday and Tuesday mornings with another round of golf set for Monday afternoon. One of the rounds of golf will be held at the new Old Macdonald layout. While registration information and the costs are not yet set in stone, the NTA wants to make the conference affordable for everyone. With that in mind, the NTA is looking at a $550 registration fee that will include the lodging, golf and most meals. This rate will be based on double occupancy at the resort, so plan to share a room with a buddy, and share in the golf education and good times at Bandon Dunes. The NTA is currently working on providing two outstanding educational sessions. Watch for more information in the coming months, or contact Paul Ramsdell, the NTA executive director, at mpsparks90@aol.com or call 253- 219-8360 for more information. LONG-TIME SUPERINTENDENT LEN HEYWORTH PASSES After losing a courageous battle with cancer, Len passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Len was born on August 5, 1959 in Edmonton, Alberta. He was a devoted husband and father who loved his family and God. His boisterous and contagious laugh was loved by all. Len's passion for his career as a golf course superintendant spanned many years. Len was loved by lots and will be missed by many. Len is survived by his mother, wife, two daughters and son-in-law. He was predeceased by his father. A memorial service for Len was held on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Cranbrook Alliance Church. Reception to follow. Len has requested that memorial donations in his honour be sent to the: Western Canadian Turf Grass Association (WCTA) Research Fund, PO Box 698, Hope, BC, V0X 1L0. JOHN DEERE ANNOUNCES GREENSTART ACADEMY PrairieCoast Equipment and John Deere Golf are pleased to announce the 2012 Green Start Academy. This career development program provides selected assistant superintendents the opportunity to network with peers and discuss trending topics and key issues with industry experts. To be considered for GSA, assistant superintendents are required to complete an online application and essay by June 29 ,2012, from which 50 participants will be selected by the superintendent advisory council to attend the event. This year's advisory council includes: Ken Mangum, director of golf course and grounds, Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek, GA Bob Farren, grounds and golf course manager, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, NC Pat Finlen, director of golf maintenance operations, The Olympic Club, San Francisco, CA Jeff Corcoran, manager golf courses & grounds, Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, NY Paul Grogan, director of golf course maintenance operations, TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL Those selected will be notified by Aug. 10, 2012, and the event will take place Oct. 10-12, 2012, at the Bayer Development and Training Center in 50000 10000 15000 20000 25000 PLATINUM ($2000 or more) • BC Golf Superintendents Association GOLD ($500-$1999) • Vancouver Island Parks and Grounds Supervisors • Eagle Lake Turf Farms SILVER (under $500) • Wilf Hanson, Pipestone Golf Course • Jeff Hoyem • Jim Boeckman, Dawson Creek G&CC • Surrey Parks and Rec • John Reid, J. Reid & Associates • National Golf Course Owners Association • Irrigation Industry Association of BC • Kwantlen University • Olds College •Lorraine Miller, Southridge School OTHER FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES… • 2012 Silent Auction - $7385 • Conference 50/50 draw - $1271.82 • Kwantlen University Turf Club Golf Tourney - $843 Clayton, N.C., and John Deere's Turf Care factory in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. To apply for this opportunity please contact your PrairieCoast Equipment Golf Sales Representative; Rick Williams rwilliams@pcequip.ca Gary Bartley gbartley@pcequip.ca George Vanderhoek gvanderhoek@pcequip.ca $25,000.00 $17,851.00