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TL1301-proof 11/22/12 9:38 AM Page 1 CGSA NEWS VIA PRESS RELEASE CGSA TO PUBLISH GREENMASTER MAGAZINE The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) has announced that beginning in January 2013 it will take over the publishing responsibilities for the 46 year old bi-monthly publication. This announcement signals the end of a four year relationship with Naylor Publishing, whose Canadian operations are based in Winnipeg. Naylor specializes in the publication of association and non-profit organization magazines. Over the four year publishing contract the CGSA realized net revenues from GreenMaster (and the CGSA annual membership directory) of over $180,000. This compares very favourably to the pre-Naylor arrangements that resulted in an annual cost to the association that averaged about $5,000 - $10,000. Naylor will continue to act on behalf of the CGSA with respect to the monthly e-newsletter, GreenMatter News and the sale of advertising on the CGSA website. Tim Kubash, CGSA President said in releasing the announcement, "This arrangement provides the CGSA with an opportunity to control the editorial content and direction of the magazine much more effectively than in the past while providing a great deal of flexibility to work with advertisers and partners to maximize their exposure to CGSA members." "Our focus will continue to be on providing original content that helps CGSA members in a variety of job related areas and in highlighting the activities and achievements of those members both on and off the golf course," said Kyle Kellgren, Chair of the CGSA Communications, Marketing and Public Relations Committee. "It is an opportunity for our members, academic and research partners and industry supporters to work together to produce a first class publication." The first issue of GreenMaster to be published under the direction of the CGSA in over 20 years is scheduled for release in January, 2013. CGSA is a society of golf course management professionals from across Canada. Its vision is to be essential for success in the golf course management profession. The mission of the CGSA is to promote and support the Canadian golf course management profession. For further information please contact: Ken Cousineau Executive Director at kcousineau@golfsupers.com • 905-602-8873 ext. 222 or Bill Garrett Manager, Trade Shows and Communication at bgarrett@golfsupers.com • 905-602-8873 ext. 224 42 WESTERN CANADA TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION CGSA ANNOUNCES 2012 AWARD WINNERS The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) announced its 2012 award winners at its annual Fall Field Day national golf championship tournament in Osoyoos, British Columbia on Monday September 17th. Among the awards announced were the Superintendent of the Year, Future Superintendent of the Year and John B Steel Award recipients, as well as the President's Scholarship awards. SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR The CGSA is pleased to announce Mr. Brian Youell, Master Superintendent at the Uplands Golf Club in Victoria, British Columbia, as the CGSA Superintendent of the Year for 2012. Brian has been a CGSA member since 1993 and holds the Association's Master Superintendent (MS) designation. He has been the Superintendent at Uplands Golf Course since 1994, although his career at Uplands started in 1981. Mr. Youell's nomination states, "After reading over 70 letters of endorsement for Brian Youell's nomination it quickly becomes evident that Brian's nomination for this prestigious award reaches far beyond providing impeccable playing conditions or being involved on the volunteer boards of our many turfgrass and superintendent associations." His reputation as a leader, innovator, a mentor, public speaker and a gentleman that is always prepared to put others and their needs ahead of his own is known throughout the industry. He is a dedicated husband and father and a contributor to his professional associations. Brian has also shown tremendous strength as he continues to pursue a complete recovery from a devastating brain injury suffered when he was hit with a golf ball while assisting a colleague with some irrigation system problems. Brian's career in the turfgrass and golf course management profession has spanned 34 years, 31 of which have been at Uplands. He has previously been named Superintendent of the Year in British Columbia, has attained his Master Superintendent accreditation from the CGSA and is Audubon certified. Brian has hosted a number of Canadian Tour events and mentored a significant number of young turfgrass professionals, all of whom comment on the positive role that Brian has played not only with respect to their turf and golf course management knowledge but with respect to their leadership ability, compassion for people and the need to give back more than you take. Congratulations to Brian Youell, Master Superintendent on being named CGSA Superintendent of the Year for 2012. Brian will be presented with his award at the 2013 CGSA Awards Luncheon which is scheduled for January in Toronto. FUTURE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR The Future Superintendent of the Year Award is presented to a full-time student member of CGSA who is completing their graduating year in a CGSA recognized turf management program. The nominees who are considered for this award are interviewed by a three person panel comprised of a representative of the Toro Company (the award sponsor), the industry (an architect, owner, superintendent, etc.) and the CGSA. Cameron Shaw, Second Assistant, at the Burlington Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Ontario is the 2012 winner of the CGSA/Toro Future Superintendent Award. Cameron completed his Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management at the University of Guelph in April of 2012. His career path has included a position at the Jasper Park Lodge Golf Club in Alberta. Rob Witherspoon, Director of the Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management program at the University of Guelph noted in his remarks concerning Cameron that he "has exhibited exceptional academic capabilities as well as outstanding leadership and organizational skills during his two years in the diploma program. Cameron was also a driving force in the participation of a Canadian team in the GCSAA Turf Bowl in Las Vegas last March at which their entry placed 14th out of 87 teams, the highest finish ever for a Canadian or international team participating in the annual event. As winner of this year's award, Cameron will travel to Scotland and take part in a six week training and work experience program. He will also participate in a trip to Toro Headquarters in Minneapolis. The University of Guelph will receive a personal computer from the Toro Company, and the CGSA will host Cameron's attendance at the Canadian International Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show in January in Toronto. JOHN B. STEEL AWARD The CGSA John B. Steel Award is presented annually to an individual chosen by the CGSA Board of Directors who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the profession of golf course superintendent. An individual may be nominated by the Board of Directors of the CGSA or by a CGSA superintendent member. The recipient of this award is invited as a guest of the CGSA to attend the annual Canadian International Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show where they are presented with an original soap stone carving designed and carved by Bill Fach, Superintendent at Black Bear Ridge Golf Course in Belleville, Ontario. The recipient of the John B Steel Award for 2012 is Mr. Pelino Scenna, Master Superintendent, Emeritus. Mr. Scenna has been a member of the CGSA for 43 years. Pelino served on the Board of Directors of the CGSA from 1991 to 1998 and was President and Chair of the Board in 1997. He also served on the Board of the Ontario Golf Superintendents Association and served as the President of that organization in 1978. Pelino was superintendent for 21 years at the Galt Country Club before moving to the Burlington Golf and Country Club where he was superintendent for another 21 years until his retirement in 2006. PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The CGSA Board of Directors established a post-secondary scholarship award in 2007 to recognize the scholastic accomplishments of students who are the children or grandchildren of a CGSA member and are enrolled in the first year of a full time, postsecondary education program. Only full-time, first year students are eligible to receive this award. There are up to two awards of $1,000 presented annually with the primary criterion for selection being academic excellence. Kimberly Bloski and Kathryn Bloski, both daughters of Kevin Bloski, an industry member of the CGSA and a representative from Early's Farm and Garden Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan are the recipients of the 2012 awards. Congratulations to Kathryn who will be seeking a Bachelor degree in Home Economics at the University of Saskatchewan and to Kimberly who will be studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Saskatchewan. CGSA sincerely hopes that this scholarship will be of assistance in meeting their financial needs during their first year of University.