SportsTurf

November 2016

SportsTurf provides current, practical and technical content on issues relevant to sports turf managers, including facilities managers. Most readers are athletic field managers from the professional level through parks and recreation, universities.

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE President: Jeffrey Salmond, CSFM Immediate Past President: Allen Johnson, CSFM President-Elect: Tim Van Loo, CSFM Secretary/Treasurer: Sarah Martin, CSFM Vice President Commercial: Doug Schattinger Professional Facilities: Dan Bergstrom Academic: Beth Guertal, PhD Higher Education: Nick McKenna, CSFM Parks & Recreation: Jimmy Simpson, CSFM K-12: John Watt, CSFM Commercial: Randy Price Elected-at-Large: Weston Appelfeller, CSFM Elected-at-Large: Jeffrey Fowler Chief Executive Officer: Kim Heck STMA OFFICE 805 New Hampshire, Suite E Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 800-323-3875 Fax: 800-366-0391 Email: STMAinfo@STMA.org www.STMA.org STMA Editorial Committee Chairman: Mark Frever, CSFM TJ Brewer, CSFM; Joe Churchill; Jim Cornelius, CSFM; Jeremy Driscoll; Cliff Driver, CSFM; Matt Hollan; Paul Hollis; Chrissy McLarn; Jamie Mehringer; Scott Stevens, CSFM; and Dr. Joey Young, Technical Editor Publisher's Notice: We Assume No Responsibility For The Validity Of Claims In Connection With Items Appearing In Sportsturf. Reader Service Numbers Are Given To Facilitate Further Inquiry. Mention Of A Commercial Product Does Not Imply Endorsement By Sportsturf Or EPG Media & Specialty Information, Or Preference Over Similar Products Not Mentioned. SportsTurf (ISSN 1061-687X) (USPS 000-292) (Reg. U.S. Pat. & T.M. Off.) is published monthly by EPG Media & Specialty Information at 75 Pike Street, Port Jervis, NY 12271. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Sportsturf, PO Box 2123, Skokie, IL 60076-7823. For subscription information and requests, call Subscription Services at (845) 856-2229. Subscription rates: 1 year, $40 US & Poss.; 2 years, $65 US & Poss.; 1 year, $65 Canada/Foreign Surface, 1 year, $130 Airmail. All subscriptions are payable in advance in US funds. Send payments to Sportsturf, PO Box 2123, Skokie, IL 60076-7823. Phone: (847) 763-9565. Fax: (847) 763- 9569. Single copies or back issues, $8 each US/Canada; $12 Foreign. Periodicals postage paid at Port Jervis, NY and additional mailing offices. COPYRIGHT 2016, SportsTurf. Material may not be reproduced or pho- tocopied in any form without the written permission of the publisher. www.stma.org November 2016 | SportsTurf 7 Springs while I was attending college at Iowa State. During that first conference I met people in STMA who I only get to see once a year. Although I see these same people year after year, it feels like only a few weeks have passed between these meetings. I have also made many new connections and new friends each and every year. These kinds of relationships through networking will help sports field managers throughout the whole year. I know that my contacts and friendships have helped me tremendously. Sports field managers are great people who are willing to help fellow members with issues that they are seeing and experiencing. Much can be learned through networking with others. The Conference will be at the Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center, a Disney property in suburban Orlando. As an attendee you have the opportunity to get an 'After 4 p.m.' voucher to the Disney Parks, a free $25 dining card, and full- day theme park discounts. This is a great time of year to bring the entire family and extend your stay, either before or after the conference. Remember that Disney provides a magical experience for all ages, so take the time to refresh and recharge! I want to extend a sincere invitation to you to come to Orlando and participate in our event. Orlando is a great international destination, too. Our pricing is very reasonable, and if you have not been a member of STMA, you may be eligible to receive a free full conference registration. STMA IS family, and I invite you to join ours. I look forward to welcoming back old friends and meeting you. I f you have not made plans to attend the STMA Annual Conference and Exhibition, January 24-27, 2017, in Orlando, FL please give it serious consideration. A lot of hard work has been completed by the Conference Education Committee, Bowling, Golf and Seminar on Wheels Committees, Headquarters, Marketing & Events (our trade show partner), and our commercial partners to provide attendees with the utmost first-class experience. Conference is full of sports turf education and an exhibition that keeps getting bigger and bigger each year. We have created a comprehensive educational program of presentations and speakers with cutting-edge research for everyone in all categories of membership. The Seminar-on-Wheels tours will take us to some of the top-notch fields and facilities in central Florida. With all of the educational possibilities, Conference also provides for some of the best networking opportunities with fellow sports turf managers. Lifelong friendships are developed by initial encounters with people with similar experiences, sharing ideas and practices. The educational sessions this year will cover eight tracks: agronomics, professional development, facility management, water, synthetic, renovation, industry developments, and a new addition this year: education developed specifically for K-12 sports field managers. Identify your field challenges and select the sessions that will help guide you to solve those problems. My first conference was in Colorado Jeff Salmond, CSFM jsalmond@ou.edu Attend the most important sports turf event of the year

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