3rd Quarter 2014

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3rd Quarter 2014

2014 GCBAA Summer Meeting Recap It became clear early in the planning stages of the 2014 Golf Course Builders Association of America’s (GCBAA) Summer Meeting that this was going to be a meeting unlike any other.

From the incredible accommodations just steps from Louisville’s popular downtown scene to the unparalleled educational offerings, which included the first-ever Irritation Symposium—a perfect mix of fun and opportunity greeted GCBAA members and guests deep in the heart of Kentucky.

IRRIGATION SYMPOSIUM Part classroom lecture, part hands-on education in the field, GCBAA Board of Directors at the 2014 Summer Meeting the first-ever GCBAA Irrigation Symposium proved to be a huge success. More than 50 irrigation contractors, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, and golf course superintendents gathered for a morning jam-packed with informational sessions.

The classroom education kicked off with presentations by Tony Garner (Leemco, Inc.), John Riordan (HARCO Fittings), Stephen Gardiner (IPS Weld-On), Nigel Peach (PLASPOL Services), and Joe Di Renzio (Paige Electric, Co., LP). The presenters covered a wide range of topics such as thrust blocking, solvent welding, and HDPE. At noon, participants boarded charter buses for a short ride to the ISCO facility where they enjoyed an afternoon filled with handson learning opportunities. Representatives from HARCO Fittings, Hunter Industries, Hydrema, ISCO Industries, John Deere Landscapes, LASCO Fittings, Rain Bird, and The Toro Company collaborated GCBAA Members gather to discuss the latest for the event. Divided into stations, irrigation techniques at the Summer Meeting participants had the opportunity to learn about some of the latest technologies available to irrigation contractors and learn firsthand how to troubleshoot every issue to help make their own projects more streamlined and efficient.

Hands-on opportunities included topics such as Ductile Iron & Joint Restraints, IPS Weld-on Irrigation Solvent Cement Bonder Qualification Training, Wire Splicing and Grounding, Butt Fusion, Socket Fusion, Electro Fusion, Side Wall Fusion, and Wire/Decoder Fault Detection & Troubleshooting.

Participants were excited to get a chance

The Inaugural Irrigation Symposium hosted by GCBAA Members proved to be a huge success

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INSIDE 2 President’s Perspective 3 Executive Director Notes 4 Foundation Update 12 Auction/Raffle 13 Human Resources 15 Developer’s Guide 20 Allied Associations 26 New Members 27 Movers & Shapers 30 Advertisers

President’s Perspective

Rick Boylan GCBAA PRESIDENT

CHARTER MEMBERS ACC GOLF CONSTRUCTION ASPEN CORPORATION BOYD IRRIGATION, INC. BRYANT TAYLOR GORDON GOLF CAL OLSON GOLF ARCHITECTURE CATERPILLAR, INC. COLORADO LINING INTERNATIONAL, INC. DUININCK GOLF DYE DESIGNS INTERNATIONAL EAGLE GOLF & LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS EWING IRRIGATION FLOWTRONEX FORWARD GROUP GREENMAN MACHINERY COMPANY HARCO FITTINGS HUNTER INDUSTRIES ISCO INDUSTRIES J L PIERMAN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES, INC. JACKLINGOLF JOHN DEERE GOLF LANDSCAPES UNLIMITED, LLC LANDIRR, INC.

As I write this update in the wake of a very successful Summer Meeting, I am reminded of commitment and work of past presidents, board members, and all the men and women who have helped this association get where it is today. We have forged our way through some very difficult years. We have had to tighten our budgets and make very difficult decisions, while still maintaining our membership benefits and our responsibilities to the golf industry. We have all felt the weight of the recession and have had to stand strong against issues that have had an impact on the game of golf and the livelihood we all pursue. Through it all, our association has endured and continues to thrive thanks, in large part, to the vision and the strength of our leadership.

Decisions made years ago have afforded us the opportunities of today, and I feel it is our responsibility to continue this momentum. Some of the most successful initiatives the GCBAA has undertaken recently have a very long history. The creation of the International category in the 1980’s has helped increase our network of membership to more than 15 countries. The Certification program created in the 1990’s is still a cornerstone of our organization. With the recent development of the Certified Golf Course Irrigation Contractor, we are reaching a new audience of members and opportunities that the association can represent in the industry.

None of these decisions were easy! These decisions were carefully weighed, debated, and implemented so that the entire membership could benefit. In the nine short months since accepting the gavel from Kurt Huseman, I have met with all of our allied associations, and have continued the work of those before me. Our Executive Director Justin Apel, and staff members Samantha Huff and Lori Romano have the GCBAA poised to continue to take our association in a direction that will continue to grow and service our industry as economic conditions rebound and the business of golf grows.

Two decisions I see having both a considerable and far-reaching impact are an increase in membership dues and an investment in a permanent property to house our Executive Office. An increase of dues has no direct financial impact in the purchase of a building. In other words, more dues does not mean more money for rent. More dues means we can continue to have our seat at the table in our industry and to partner with our allied associations for the growing the game and business.

First, let’s talk dues.

LASCO FITTINGS INC. LEEMCO INC. MACCURRACH GOLF MCDONALD & SONS, INC. MEDALIST GOLF MID-AMERICA GOLF & LANDSCAPE, INC. NMP GOLF CONSTRUCTION, CORP. PROFILE PRODUCTS LLC QGS DEVELOPMENT, INC. RAIN BIRD CORPORATION – GOLF DIVISION RYAN INC. CENTRAL RYANGOLF CORPORATION SHAPEMASTERS, INC. SOUTHEASTERN GOLF, INC. SUNBELT RENTALS TDI INTERNATIONAL, INC. TEE-2-GREEN THE TORO COMPANY WADSWORTH GOLF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WEST COAST TURF

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For a long time, we have proudly touted that we are one of the lowest cost membership organizations in the golf industry. In fact, we have not adjusted our annual membership fee in nearly 15 YEARS! We’ve been able to do that because we moved away from being a dues-dependent organization to one that has a diversity of income. We increased the educational offerings and benefits at meetings and maintained attendees and sponsorships. We concentrated on international initiatives that have resulted in additional income from tradeshows and events. We increased income from advertising in association publications and special programs, partner programs and cost guides. As we continue to increase the benefits and value that we offer to our members, it is time to also look at increasing the cost of membership to our organization.

Your GCBAA Board has been holding a number of in depth discussions on the best balance of association value and association fee. We unanimously feel the benefit of the GCBAA today is significantly more than what was being offered 15 years ago. In October, the Executive Board will meet to discuss a dues increase. Proceeds will be used to re-establish, shore up and fund existing initiatives such as Golf 20/20, Image CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Executive Director Notes So far, 2014 has been a year of positive changes. We’ve welcomed new staff and new members. We’ve seen business picking up as the economy recovers. We’ve seen members increasing their involvement in the association. And we’ve just wrapped up a successful Summer Meeting that certainly proved to be one that will never be forgotten.

As our association continues to evolve and thrive, it is more important than ever for us to focus our efforts on continued positive growth. Seeing the success of our first ever Irrigation Symposium at this year’s Summer Meeting, we are already exploring opportunities to expand at our International shows, as well as launching regional and winter meetings to provide our members with more possibilities to get involved.

Since our association’s inception, we have striven to provide our members with a valuable membership experience through our meetings, our membership benefits, and the quality of our staff support. In order to continue providing the best for our association, there are two decisions that we have identified as being immediate opportunities to continue our forward growth.

First, the Executive Committee has identified the need for a membership dues increase. It has been nearly 15 years since our last increase. We have been fortunate to keep our dues some of the lowest in the industry compared to the quality of the membership experience and benefits we offer. As we look to the future and continue to identify ways to improve and initiatives to support, we feel this is the time to make a move to ask our members to contribute to our positive growth through a small monetary increase. We are certain that this decision will be well-received, and that our members will continue to appreciate the unequivocal experience GCBAA membership has to offer.

With all the changes and growth affecting our association in so many other ways, it seems a little prophetic that we are also being faced right now with a decision regarding the physical space our Executive Office occupies. Since moving the GCBAA office to Lincoln, Nebraska in 2000, we have enjoyed leasing a prime location, just steps from the heart of the city. However, as the quaint little Haymarket, which was once a mix of industrial, manufacturing and small businesses has transitioned into a hotspot for events and entertainment with the addition of the 15,000 seat Pinnacle Bank Arena, condos, high-rise apartments, and restaurants, our small office storefront is being swallowed up by large development projects.

In short, it’s time for the association to make a move.

Fortunately, Lincoln continues to be a fantastic place for the GCBAA to call home.

The commercial real estate market is stable. The local vendors and companies that we rely on for our day-to-day tasks are second to none. And, as it stands, we have already been able to identify a couple properties that would be wonderful opportunities for us to take the next step and invest in association and our future here.

As we look toward the end of the year and begin preparations for our Winter Meeting in San Antonio, we ask you to share in our excitement for our very bright future.

We hope that you will find ways to continue to get involved and to spread the word about our association. We couldn’t do all this without you.

Justin Apel

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GCBAA FOUNDATION

Foundation Update Every now and again, it’s important to pause and reflect. It gives you a chance to take a good look at where you are and ask yourself important questions. Am I reaching my goals? What are some of my successes? What can I do to improve? And where do I go from here? More importantly, this type of self-assessment and introspection gives you an opportunity to take a look back and see how far you’ve come so you can better prepare for the road ahead. Recently, the GCBAA Foundation had a chance to do just that.

Rick Lohman GCBAA FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

We all know that our annual Summer Meeting is one of the most important events of the year.

Not only does it allow our members to gather together for valuable networking and educational opportunities, but it also proves to be the biggest fundraising effort of the year benefitting our Foundation and Sticks for Kids Program. True to form, this year’s auction, raffle, and Sticks for Kids Golf Tournament helped us raise close to $55,000 to fund our programs. We are extremely grateful to have such incredible support from our members, sponsors, and generous benefactors each and every year.

Yet, this year, the story of our success isn’t in the numbers. Beyond the $55,000 raised, beyond the 300+ active Sticks for Kids Programs, beyond the 45,000 youth served, beyond the 300+ new sets of junior clubs sent to programs across the country, we discovered the immense impact of our program on a quiet August morning at Quail Chase Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.

BOARD MEMBERS MARK ARRIMOUR TOTAL TURF SERVICES JOE DIRIENZO PAIGE ELECTRIC CO., LLP CHRISTINE FAULKS FAULKS BROS. CONSTRUCTION BILL KUBLY LANDSCAPES UNLIMITED, LLC KUN LI FORWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP RON STEPANEK TOM SHAPLAND SHAPLAND GOLF CONSULTANTS, LLC DENNIS WAGNER EWING IRRIGATION

As GCBAA members and guests kicked off the annual Sticks for Kids Charity Golf Tournament, they couldn’t help but notice a young boy named Connor who was hanging around the tee box, eager to show off his swing. Connor’s coach, LPGA member Brenda Daniels, soon joined in the conversation.

She’d been teaching juniors to golf at Quail Chase for years, and pulled from the storage room a well-worn set of original Sticks for Kids clubs. The cut down adult clubs were old and heavy, and had obviously seen a lot of use through the years. The clubs served as a tangible reminder to everyone of where the GCBAA Foundation and Sticks for Kids Program started, and how very far we’ve come.

Moreover, they reminded us why we do what we do in the first place. As our auctioneer, Dennis Wagner, said again and again during our week in Louisville, “It’s for the kids.”

We have come a long way since those days of cut down clubs and struggling to keep our programs up and running. Today, we can boast more than 327 active programs across the United States, and counting. This year alone, we launched 15 new programs, partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Links Across America, the Michigan Women’s Golf Association, and the Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association. We created a brand new Sticks for Kids and Foundation e-newsletter. We are developing our own custom-designed sets of junior clubs. And we have a waiting list for New Program and Maintenance Grant requests for 2015.

We’re growing. We’re changing. We’re consistently striving to keep improving. We know that with the support of our staff, our members, and our generous sponsors, we can continue building a successful program and impacting the lives of the children we serve.

As we look forward, we ask you to join the effort and get involved. Reach out in your own communities to support existing programs or explore opportunities to launch new programs. Find ways to spread the word or donate. And keep your eyes open for our next big fundraising effort with our Harley raffle at the Winter Meeting in San Antonio. We will be starting to send out information and raffle tickets soon, and we need your help generating some buzz. With your support, I know we can keep this positive momentum going.

Justin Apel holds up an original set of Sticks for Kids clubs, still in use, at the 2014 Golf Outing

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Rick Lohman

GCBAA FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION

President’s Perspective (cont.)

Platinum Level (OVER $100,000) GOLF COURSE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (GCBAA)

of the Game, We Are Golf, Get Golf Ready, along with supporting the PGA Golf 2.0 initiatives and our own Sticks for Kids Program and Foundation Scholarship Programs. Additionally, we will continue our mission statement of advancing and improving the profession of golf course construction while continuing to represent, support, and grow our membership. We are confident that you will find the increase to be fair when you consider the value and benefits you enjoy belonging to our organization.

Now, let’s talk about an investment in our future of a different kind.

Gold Level ($50,000 - $99,999) THE TORO COMPANY AND FOUNDATION UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION (USGA) WADSWORTH GOLF CHARITIES FOUNDATION/ WADSWORTH GOLF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Silver Level ($10,000 - $49,999) CATERPILLAR, INC.

In 2000, a decision was made to move the GCBAA Executive Office from North Carolina to Lincoln, Nebraska. We have been extremely fortunate to reap a number of benefits from this move. We have been able to hire a highly qualified and talented staff, and establish relationships with local businesses and vendors that boast national reputations and Midwest prices. At the time of the move, the GCBAA was able to lease office space in an attractive storefront near Lincoln’s historic Haymarket downtown.

D.H.R. CONSTRUCTION

Recently, large development projects have altered the entire landscape.

Industrial, manufacturing, and rail properties have been converted to a 15,000 seat, state-of-the-art arena, loft apartments and condos, retail space, and restaurants. In the spring of 2015, a $19.4 million senior living and retail center will break ground in the office parking lot. The growth and development has changed the neighborhood from a weekday retail office space to a hotspot for nightlife, shopping, and entertainment. Our staff ’s hours of operations have had to adjust to whatever is happening on any given day or night. And it’s just a matter of time before the quaint 650 sq ft GCBAA office is sold.

The GCBAA office has operated on a month-to-month rent since 2009, and general consensus is we will be forced out or priced out.

Bronze Level ($1,000 - $9,999)

The bright side of the situation is that Lincoln’s real estate market is very stable, and there are several growing retail development locations that would be a great fit for the relocation of the Executive Office. A few properties have already been identified that would offer more usable office space, similar overall size, storage, and services needed for daily operations, as well as savings from our current rents and utility costs. This gives the GCBAA a unique opportunity to invest in itself, create a stable working environment, and enjoy the benefit of the returns long into the future.

GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

All in all, it’s an exciting time to be part of our association. We have worked very hard to get where we are today, and we are standing at the brink of so many new opportunities. I invite you to join me in exploring what the future holds for us.

Last but not least, please help me in thanking everyone who made the 2014 Summer Meeting a huge success. Thank you for your generous donations, and your participation in the auction, raffle, and Sticks for Kids golf tournament to benefit the great work of our Foundation. Thank you to our committees, our staff, and everyone who jumped in to lend a helping hand in Louisville. Your hard work and dedication is what keeps us going. Thank you to our attendees, our presenters, and our sponsors for your participation and support.

Rick Boylan

HERITAGE LINKS HYDREMA U.S. INC. ISCO INDUSTRIES, LLC JIM KIRCHDORFER MEMORIAL JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES LANDSCAPES UNLIMITED, LLC

AUDUBON INTERNATIONAL COURSE CRAFTERS, LLC DUININCK GOLF DYE DESIGN INTERNATIONAL EAGLE GOLF & LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS FAIRMOUNT MINERALS FOUNDATION FEDEX SERVICES FINISH LINE YOUTH FOUNDATION FORWARD GROUP FRONTIER GOLF GENESIS GOLF BUILDERS, INC. GOLF COURSE INDUSTRY MAGAZINE GOLF CREATIONS GOLF WORKS, INC. KEEPERS OF THE GREEN KINDER PORTER SCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION LASCO FITTINGS LEPANTO GOLF CONSTRUCTION, INC. LIQUID FENCE COMPANY MCDONALD & SONS, INC. MID-AMERICA GOLF AND LANDSCAPE, INC. POINTENORTH INSURANCE PRINCE PROJECT EVERGREEN RAINMAKER GOLF DEVELOPMENT, INC. RYANGOLF CORPORATION SAM FERRO SEASIDE GOLF DEVELOPMENT SMITH TURF & IRRIGATION SUNBELT RENTALS TERRY & KAREN GWINN THE TURF COMPANY THOMAS TURF SERVICES, INC. TOMMY SASSER TOTAL GOLF CONSTRUCTION, INC. TOTAL TURF SERVICES, INC. UNITED GOLF, LLC

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GCBAA President, Rick Boylan, enjoying the company of Melanie Tetil and Shelly Duininck

Andy Durham and Noah Nichols of Propex TEEtoGREEN visit with International Member Maris Gulans at the Opening Reception

Nunzio DiChristopher and Joe Fernandez pause for a quick photo opening night

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE to explore the some of newest technologies in the field, and preliminary responses to the brand new educational offering were so overwhelmingly positive that we are already exploring ways to build upon this new type of educational offering at future meetings and events.

A big thank you to the following sponsors and participants for helping to make this first symposium such a success.

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HARCO Fittings Hunter Industries Hydrema U.S. Inc. ISCO Industries, LLC John Deere Landscapes LASCO Fittings, Inc. Rain Bird Corporation – Golf Division The Toro Company

OPENING RECEPTION Tuesday night, GCBAA welcomed several new members to the association during the New Member Reception.

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EDUCATION Wednesday’s education sessions began with Breakfast with the Vendors, sponsored by LASCO Fittings, Inc., giving attendees another opportunity to network with the tradeshow vendors. After breakfast, GCBAA President Rick Boylan and Executive Director Justin Apel welcomed more than 180 attendees to the 2014 Summer Meeting.

Following Irrigation Symposium participants spent the morning in the brief the classroom with a full lineup of educational sessions introductions, they handed off the mic and kicked off a full day of educational sessions.

GCBAA Members taking in some hands-on irrigation training

Steve Buttleman, official Bugler for the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, addresses meeting attendees

Afterward, the Opening Reception was held in the Hyatt Regency North ballroom. What a way to welcome everyone to the great state of Kentucky! Attendees enjoyed reconnecting with old friends, making new connections, and even soaking up a little local Kentucky flavor at the Bourbon tasting station.

First on the agenda was Pat Jones of Golf Course Industry with his presentation entitled, “The New Golf Market: Where Will You Fit?” This session offered an in-depth look at the changing face of the golf market, and how success may ultimately be determined on the owners and builders

Agronomic Panel presented by Lee Schmidt, Rick Elyea, John Holmes III and John Marman

A discussion on HDPE by Paul Granger, Nigel Peach and Tom Works

Paul Eldrege, Louis Miller, Lesa Miller, and Marty Eldrege enjoy catching up at the Summer Meeting

GCBAA Past President Kurt Huseman and John McDonald II stop for a picture at the Opening Reception

being able to understand the importance of data collection and evolve based on changing trends in the industry.

Next, Walt Osborne of Syngenta offered insight on how GCBAA members can get more involved in environmental preservation in his session, “Operation Pollinator:

Members visiting the tradeshow area at the Opening Reception

Rounding out the morning sessions, John Gordon, Chief Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, a self-proclaimed “character”, stepped up to the mic. This entertaining session gave members an inside look at how meteorologists actually monitor and predict weather patterns, and how this information can benefit the golf industry.

Attendees enjoyed a lunch break with special guest Steve Buttleman, Official Bugler for Churchill Downs.

Buttleman shared the story of how he landed the job as the derby bugler and entertained the crowd with some little known facts about the derby and life at Churchill Downs.

He bid attendees farewell by playing the famous “Call to Post” and pausing to take pictures and shake hands.

GCBAA President Rick Boylan welcomes the Summer Meeting attendees

Positive Action for Pollinators in the Golf Industry”. This informative session focused on what golf course builders, superintendents, and managers can do to help promote and sustain the environment by introducing native wildflowers in out-of-play areas of their courses in order to attract bees and other pollinating insects.

Nigel Peach of PLASPOL Services, Tom Works with Landscapes Unlimited, LLC and Paul Granger with Aqua Agronomic Solutions, LLC joined forces to give attendees information about HDPE capitalizing on Nigel’s experience around the globe with HDPE failures and discussion on how the majority of those failures are installation related.

Lori Romano, Samantha Huff, and Melissa Apel get ready for the GCBAA Foundation Auction

Afternoon sessions kicked off with the “Argonomic Panel: Sod & Seed Technology & Inventory” with Rick Elyea of JacklinGolf, John Holmes III of Atlas Turf International Limited, John Marman of West Coast Turf, and Lee Schmidt of Schmidt-Curley Design LLC. The experts discussed seed supply and sod availability, as well as new technologies were discussed amongst the experts.

“Risk Management & Insurance” with Karen Ruetter of Marsh USA, Inc. was up next. Today, more than ever before, contractors need to know their responsibilities working state to state along with the risks associated with hiring or being sub contractors on jobs. Karen discussed a number of ways to assign risk and position your company to be protected during projects and tools available in the industry to minimize risk. Afterward, Mark Klein, Regional

Special thanks to Dennis Wagner of Ewing Irrigation for rallying the troops at this year’s Auction

More than 180 members and guests attended the Auction in support of the GCBAA Foundation’s Sticks for Kids Program

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Director at EX-IM Bank discussed different options to help companies who are dabbling in international markets with his presentation entitled “EX-IM Bank for Businesses & Minimizing International Risk.

The day’s sessions concluded with a World Golf Foundation and Golf 20/20 update and industry allied reports from the ASGCA, ASIC, GCSAA, IA, NGCOA, and Reed Exhibitions. A special thanks goes out to Caterpillar, Inc. for sponsoring a CAT B15Q smartphone, which was awarded to Brian Hurley of HARCO Fittings.

Executive Director Justin Apel wrapped up with some closing remarks before attendees were dismissed to take a little break and freshen up before the evening Reception, Dinner, and Foundation Auction.

Steve and Shannon Christman with the 2nd Place Team – Klaus Ahlers, Ty Arnold, Jeff Arnold, Larry Harwood

Steve and Shannon Christman handing out the 1st Place Trophies to Tom Works, Maris Gulans, Steve Christian and Ed Eichmann

FOUNDATION AUCTION More than 180 members and guests gathered together Wednesday night for the annual Dinner and Foundation Auction. In the weeks leading up to the Summer Meeting, there was an outpouring of support from generous donors and sponsors. Combined, the Silent Auction, Live Auction, and Raffle raised more than $55,000 for the Foundation and Sticks for Kids Program. We would like to thank the Fundraising Committee and our auctioneer, Dennis Wagner, for their tireless efforts to make this year’s event such a big success.

Bryan Juwig, Ted Schuld, Cheryl and Gary Wieseler cash in on the coveted Earthmover Award, sponsored by Kevin Trush and Caterpillar

For a list of auction sponsors and winners, please see page 12.

GOLF There’s no better way to wrap up a fantastic GCBAA Summer Meeting than a day spent enjoying a round of golf. The annual Sticks for Kids Charity Golf

The official scoreboard from the 2014 Sticks for Kids Golf Outing

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Jeff Bine, Jason Sloan, Pat Jones and Dave Taylor stop for a quick picture on the golf course

GCBAA Staff Member Lori Romano steps in for a picture with the Forward Group team. Thanks for sponsoring the golf polos!

Rick Williamson and Kevin Johnson read a putt at Quail Chase

Trip Weck, Eric Boedeker and Ahren Habicht pose for a picture in between shots

Great swing!

Tournament was held Thursday, August 7 at Quail Chase Golf Course. Participants arrived early to enjoy breakfast before the 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. As promised by Chief Meteorologist John Gordon, the rain held off and golfers enjoyed a near-perfect summer day to spend on the course.

Closest to the pin #6 East ($200 CAT gift card to the cat.com web store, sponsored by Caterpillar, Inc.) Todd Tilton, Medalist Golf Todd kindly donated the gift card back to the Foundation to auction. Purchased by Rick Boylan.

For the third year, the All In 4 Sticks for Kids contest helped raise additional funds for the Foundation with 100% team participation. For $99, each team received four team mulligans, four raffle tickets, permission to “tee it forward” on Hole 6 South and Hole 8 East, and a chance to win a $300 cash prize on the Hole 4 East Closest to the Pin Contest.

Longest putt #8 East (SFK branded Louisville Slugger bat, sponsored by MAT, Inc.) Gary Wieseler, Landirr

After the tournament, participants gathered in the Clubhouse for a buffet barbecue lunch. Dennis Wagner drew the raffle winners and announced the following contest winners:

CONTEST WINNERS Closest to the pin #3 South ($300 cash sponsored by GCBAA Foundation) Ty Arnold, son of Jeff Arnold, Watertronics Ty donated his winnings back to the Foundation

Last Place Team with the coolest trophies in golf (the legendary Earthmover Award sponsored by Caterpillar) with a score of 72 – Ted Schuld (Golf Course Industry), Cheryl Wieseler, Gary Wieseler (Landirr), and Bryan Juwig (LASCO Fittings, Inc.) 2nd Place Team with a score of 62 – Larry Harwood (HARCO Fittings), Klaus Ahlers (ASI Golf, Inc.), Ty Arnold, Jeff Arnold (Watertronics) 1st Place Team with a stellar score of 61 – Steve Christian (Dakota Peat & Equipment), Ed Eichmann (HARCO Fittings), Tom Works (Landscapes Unlimited, LLC), and Maris Gulans (MODO Golf )

Closest to the pin #7 South (GCBAA ½-zip sponsored by ACC Golf Construction) Terry Gwinn, Best Sand Corp.

Closest to the pin #4 East (Laser Range Finder sponsored Russell D. Mitchell & Associates) Todd Armstrong, Smith Turf & Irrigation

Larry Harwood, Jeff and Ty Arnold, and Klaus Ahlers pause for a quick photo before going on to place 2nd in the tournament

Great teamwork shown by Terry Gwinn, Tom Rose, and Jeff Hartman as they help line up a putt for Steve Young

Steve Sakurai sinks one as GCBAA President Rick Boylan, Stephanie Zimmerman and GCSAA’s Keith Ihms look on

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Summer Meeting Sponsors The ongoing success of GCBAA events is contingent upon the continued involvement of our members. On the other hand, members who attend events are not only supporting the Association, they are also educating themselves on current trends, business practices, new products, and services, and staying informed of industry news. Working together on events, we continue to build a stronger Association and support the golf industry as a whole. We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who attended the GCBAA Summer Meeting, especially those companies that took part in sponsoring the event.

MEETING & EDUCATION SPONSORS Caterpillar Inc. Dura Plastic Products Ewing Irrigation HARCO Fittings Hunter Industries Hydrema US Inc. ISCO Industries, LLC Jacobsen, a Textron Company John Deere LASCO Fittings, Inc. Peat Inc. Profile Products LLC Rain Bird Corporation – Golf Division Sandtrapper Sunbelt Rentals The Toro Company

TRADESHOW EXHIBITORS CLC Lodging CMF Global Dura Plastic Products Environmental Design/Davey HARCO Fittings Helac Corporation Hunter Industries Hydrema U.S. Inc. ISCO Industries, LLC John Deer Landscapes LASCO Fittings Peat Inc. Propex Global Reed Exhibitions Spears Manufacturing Sunbelt Rentals

BANNER ADVERTISERS ACC Golf Construction ADS/Hancor, Inc. Best Sand Corp.

Bobcat Company / Doosan Infracore Caterpillar Inc. Central Fiber LLC CLC Lodging CLI Clearwater Dura Plastic Products Ewing Irrigation Flowtronex HARCO Fittings Horizon Hunter Industries Hydrema US Inc. ISCO Industries, LLC Jacobsen, a Textron Company John Deere LASCO Fittings, Inc. Paige Electric Co., LP Peat, Inc. Propex TEEtoGREEN Rain Bird Corporation – Golf Division Regency Wire & Cable SandMat – Fybon Industries Sandtrapper Smith Turf & Irrigation Southeastern Golf, Inc. Sub Air Systems / TurfBreeze Fans Sunbelt Rentals The Toro Company Traptex TriEst Ag Group, Inc. Watertronics

GOLF HOLE SPONSORS South Course: (1) Eagle Golf & Landscape Products (1) SportZmix Solutions – Waupaca Sand & Solutions (1) Caterpillar Inc. (2) West Coast Turf (3) GCBAA Foundation (3) The Toro Company (4) Central Fiber LLC (5) CLC Lodging (5) Dura Plastic Products (6) Tee-2-Green (6) Hunter Industries (7) ACC Golf Construction (8) HARCO Fittings (9) Horizon Distributors, Inc.

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East Course: (1) Jacobsen, a Textron Company (1) Peat Inc. (2) Pure Seed (2) LASCO Fittings, Inc. (3) Hydrema U.S. Inc. (4) Russell D. Mitchell & Associates, Inc. (5) Sunbelt Rentals (5) ISCO Industries, LLC (6) Frontier Golf (7) Sandtrapper (7) John Deere Landscapes (8) MAT, Inc. (9) Rain Bird Corporation GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS ADS/Hancor, Inc. – Beverages Caterpillar, Inc. – Earthmover Team Awards Eagle Golf & Landscape Products – Trophies Forward Management Group – Golf Polos Prestwick Golf Group – Pin Flags

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Generous Donations Help Make 2014 Auction/Raffle a Success The Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) Foundation launched the Sticks for Kids Program with a specific goal in mind—to bring the game of golf to children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn the game. By making golf more accessible, the Foundation was also succeeding in helping the GCBAA accomplish the goal of supporting and sustaining the industry as a whole. However you look at it, both the Association and the Foundation are helping to keep the industry alive by investing in the next generation.

This year alone, there are more than 327 active Sticks for Kids Programs in the United States, and more than 45,000 children participating.

We are reaching more children than ever before, and continuing to broaden our reach by creating new partnerships and launching new programs. This continued growth is only possible through the support of our members and the generosity of our donors and sponsors. As the Executive staff and the Fundraising Committee prepared for this year’s auction and raffle, they were thrilled by the enthusiasm of those who donated. Auction and raffle items poured in, and with the help of the attendees who opened their hearts and wallets to this worthy cause, the Foundation raised more than $55,000 for Sticks for Kids and the GCBAA Scholarship program.

Please help us recognize the following sponsors: RAFFLE (2) $100 Morton’s Gift Card Bryant Taylor Gordon Golf PGA Branded Junior Golf Clubs with Bag Dallas Golf (4 dozen) Pro V1 Golf Balls ISCO Industries, LLC 10 Ladies’ Palmer Design shirts Palmer Design $300 VISA Gift Card Best Sand Corp.

Wags Grillin’ Rub Basket Dennis Wagner, Ewing Irrigation

Taste of Kentucky Gift Basket A Taste of Kentucky

Bourbon and Cigar Gift Basket Turf Diagnostics & Design

Sticks for Kids Branded Louisville Slugger Bat MAT, Inc.

Stihl Weedeater Greenville Turf & Tractor

6 Bottles of NY State Riesling Wine Norm Hummel, Hummel & Company

Bobcat RC Unit Bobcat Company/Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment

50,000 Hyatt Gold Passport Points Hyatt Regency

$250 World Wide Golf Gift Card Staker Parson/Old Castle Materials

Please help us recognize the following sponsors of the live and silent auctions: AUCTION ITEM

DONATED BY

PURCHASED BY

Silver Oak Wine Wine Country Getaway for Two Remote Control Aerial Drone CAT Smartphone & $5,000 gift card Coach Prize Package GCSAA 3-month Advertising package (2) Benelli 20-Gauge Shotguns Kansas Upland Game Bird Hunt South Dakota Hunt & Sightseeing Wisconsin Hunt Latrobe Golf Getaway 28-Day Track Skid-Steer Rental Sod Prize Package GCBAA Mobile Web App Cover Chicago Golf Club Outing Disney World Prize Package Lake Michigan Charter Fishing Trip Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Getaway Framed 8x10 Matted Print Derby Horse Music Box Signed Tom Watson Iron Signed Jack Nicklaus Putter Signed Arnold Palmer Putter Ladies’ African Agate Necklace Ladies’ Coach Sunglasses SFK Branded Louisville Slugger Bat Signed 2009 President’s Cup Poster Lil Shark Pool Cleaner Mixed Case of Premium Bourbons U.S. Soccer Prize Package Signed Bethpage Black Field Notes Ladies’ Turquoise Necklace

Eddie Clark DHR Construction, Inc. Golf Course Industry Caterpillar, Inc. TriEst Ag Group GCSAA Southeastern Golf, Inc. Mid-America Golf & Landscape Duininck Golf SportZmix Solutions – Waupaca Sand & Solutions Jacobsen, a Textron Company Sunbelt Rentals West Coast Turf GCBAA Shapland Golf Consultants The Toro Company Watertronics, Inc. Bandon Dunes Recreational Community Consultants GCBAA Foundation Landscapes Unlimited, LLC Nicklaus Design Palmer Design SportZmix Solutions – Waupaca Sand & Solutions SportZmix Solutions – Waupaca Sand & Solutions MAT, Inc. Southeastern Golf, Inc. Pentair Aquatic Systems Golf Development Construction U.S. Soccer Foundation Rees Jones, Inc. SportZmix Solutions – Waupaca Sand & Solutions

Bob Sylvester Walt Osborne John McDonald, II Klaus Ahlers Rick Boylan Danielle Scardino Bob Sylvester, Joe Di Renzio Les Hill Todd Jenkins Rick Boylan John O’Donnell Kurt Huseman Kurt Huseman Rick Boylan Kun Li Rick Elyea Tom Works Pat Karnick Rick Boylan Pat Karnick John Holmes Walt Osborne Scott Veazey Adriana Ossa Paula Sandherr Jeff Ward Mike Perez Paula Sandherr Rick Elyea Paul Granger Scott Veazey Barry Ferrell

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our generous supporters for opening their hearts and wallets to help make the 2014 Foundation Auction such a success. We couldn’t do it without you, and we appreciate your ongoing support.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Hey! Is That the Company’s Cell Phone or Your Cell Phone?

BY JACK L. SHULTZ AND ROBERT B. TRUHE HARDING & SHULTZ, P.C., L.L.O.

In 2013, two federal district courts issued decisions involving cell phones in the workplace. The decisions, taken together, provide valuable guidance to employers in writing company policies about cell phone use. One case involved an employee’s personal cell phone and the other case involved a company’s cell phone which was turned back to the company when the employee left employment.

The rapidly changing pace of technology is leading to a growing number of court decisions concerning cell phones.

Prudent employers should follow the guidance of these decisions when rewriting employment policies.

1. THE CALIFORNIA SITUATION An employee of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. was terminated.

The employee filed an action in state court alleging discrimination (national origin, race and sex) and wrongful termination. The case was removed to federal court.

THE SUBPOENA The employer issued a subpoena to AT&T Mobility requesting: 1. All incoming and outgoing cellular phone and text message records for the terminated employee’s cell phone number for a designated period of time; 2. All records regarding any data used by the device associated with the terminated employee’s cell phone number for the same period of time; and 3. Invoices for the terminated employee’s cell phone number for the same period of time.

THE ARGUMENTS The terminated employee argued that she was never counseled about cell phone use and that her employment records do not contain any documentation about her using her cell phone during work hours. She contended that she was terminated for not taking her required breaks and that the subpoenaed records are therefore not relevant.

Wal-Mart argued that since the plaintiff brought the action alleging wrongful termination, the records are necessary to defend the claim and to show that the plaintiff was terminated for stealing time. Wal-Mart argued that the plaintiff committed gross misconduct while on the job and that the misconduct is why she was terminated.

PRIVACY The plaintiff contended that she has a right to privacy in her cell phone records under both the California State Constitution and California state law. Wal-Mart argued that the subpoena was narrowly tailored to obtain the dates and times of cell phone use but not the content.

THE CALIFORNIA DECISION The federal magistrate judge ruled against the plaintiff and denied the motion to quash the subpoena for the cell phone records. The judge noted that the records were directly relevant to Wal-Mart’s defense that the plaintiff was terminated for misrepresenting her working hours. The court also concluded that no privacy interests were violated because Wal-Mart was not seeking the content of any messages and because the records being sought were held by a third party and do not contain any content information.

The magistrate judge also ruled that since Wal-Mart did not request the identity of any individuals whose telephone numbers would be shown in the records, no privacy violation concerning such individuals was present.

2. THE OHIO SITUATION A former employee of Verizon Wireless returned her company-issued Blackberry when she left employment.

When the employee was provided the company-issued phone, she was told that she could use it for personal e-mail. The employee had an account with G-Mail. The employee believed that she had deleted that account from the telephone before turning it in because she understood that Verizon would “recycle” the phone for use by another employee.

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HUMAN RESOURCES (CONT.) The G-Mail account was not closed and during the following 18 months, the former employee’s supervisor read (without her knowledge or authorization) approximately 48,000 e-mails sent to her personal G-Mail account and disclosed the contents of some of those e-mails to others.

The former employee filed a lawsuit claiming a violation of both the federal Stored Communications Act (SCA) and a state law violation of privacy.

THE OHIO DECISION The federal judge ruled against the numerous (and inventive) arguments of Verizon that the SCA did not apply. The judge concluded that just because the phone was a company owned Blackberry did not mean that authorization to read the personal e-mail had been granted. The court agreed that the former employee was negligent by not having deleted the G-Mail account from the Blackberry before turning it into the company. In ruling against Verizon on this point, the Court stated: Negligence is, however, not the same as approval, much less authorization. There is a difference between someone who fails to leave the door locked when going out and one who leaves it open knowing someone will be stopping by.

The court also refused to dismiss Verizon from the lawsuit and concluded that both Verizon and the supervisor were proper defendants. With respect to the state law claim, the Court found that the e-mails were “highly personal and private” and that a reasonable jury could conclude that the actions of the supervisor in reading “tens of thousands of such private communications, if proven to have occurred,” would be “highly offensive.”

CONCLUSION The first lesson from these two decisions is that company cell phone policies should apply to both company issued cell phones and private cell phones.

In addition, if private cell phone use on personal matters (whether through a company issued cell phone or with a privately owned cell phone) are prohibited,

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that prohibition should be clearly stated. Moreover, if company issued cell phones are turned in by departing employees to be “recycled” to other employees, it would be prudent for the employer to ensure that no private information or e-mail accounts remain on the company’s cell phone before recycling the cell phone to other employees.

Finally, in the instance of company cell phones, employers should be sure to add in-service training for supervisors to ensure that supervisors are at least as intelligent as the Smartphone. At a minimum, such in-service training should cover reasonable expectations of privacy, an admonition to all supervisors involved in the recycling of such company owned cell phones to be sensitive to privacy rights of former employees, and a reminder of Ron White’s statement that “stupid never takes a day off.” Now that federal court decisions are being issued on both federal and state law claims concerning privacy about both company owned cell phones and personal cell phones, prudent employers should take these decisions into account when writing personnel policies. Prudent employers should also increase in-service training for supervisors on this topic.

Editor’s Note: This article is not intended to provide legal advice to our readers.

Rather, this article is intended to alert our readers to new and developing issues and to provide some common sense answers to complex legal questions.

Readers are urged to consult their own legal counsel or the author of this article if the reader wishes to obtain a specific legal opinion regarding how these legal standards may apply to their particular circumstances. The authors of this article, Jack L. Shultz and Robert B. Truhe, can be contacted at 402/4343000, or at Harding & Shultz, P.C., L.L.O., P.O. Box 82028, Lincoln, NE 68501-2028, jshultz@hslegalfirm.com or btruhe@hslegalfirm.com.

DEVELOPER’S GUIDE

Evolving Priorities for Golf Course Builders

BY HENRY DELOZIER, GLOBAL GOLF ADVISORS

Many developers have begun to plan new golf projects.

Most projects are at various stages on drawing boards from and bubble-diagram on a land plan to finished plans ready for permitting and approvals. The one attribute common to almost all of these new golf course plans is change.

So much has changed since the heyday of golf course planning and construction. There is discipline where there was none with developers. There is trepidation on the part of bankers where there was once careful enthusiasm. There is great opportunity for golf course builders.

The opportunity is born of the fact that only golf course builders possess the understanding that enables informed change. Where can efficiencies be restored? Can some courses revert to push-up tees and greens? Can irrigation systems be simplified by refined planning choices? Can infrastructure options be streamlined?

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOLF COURSE BUILDERS Planners and developers seek cost reductions and construction efficiencies. GCBAA members are ideally informed and positioned to educate the planning cycle.

Reduce Costs – Developers want to reduce costs in all categories. Identify all of the unnecessary costs within the developer’s budget and pro formae. Look for chances to maintain quality while emphasizing cost-effectiveness for your clients. For example, they need to know how to handle cart path planning with an eye for maintaining quality – as in the width of the path or roll-up curbing – while managing costs – as in eliminating redundancy and evaluating non-continuous trails when appropriate.

Builders always work well with the golf course design community. There is a tone of candid feedback and openness. Develop the same level of trust and engagement with the development and homebuilding community.

Improve Efficiency – All parties benefit from improved process efficiency. Most of the old hands with the homebuilding and development communities have changed companies and – sometimes – roles. As such, there may not be experienced development professionals

with whom you are working.

Project planning on matters concerning the golf course are needed. How should the golf course easements for ingress and egress of community drainage water be planned? How should property boundaries be confirmed after construction? Most of the current generation of golf developers may lack this level of understanding.

Expand Resources – Most development companies have lost planning and project management resources that were in-house. The resources available through GCBAA become invaluable to many of these companies as they re-start the development cycle.

GCBAA is the only recognized independent and objective authority for golf course construction. Refer clients to GCBAA as a source of industry standard and best practices. In many cases, information from GCBAA validates and confirms the guidance that an individual GCBAA member may have already shared with the developer. GCBAA is a valuable asset for its members as the emerging cycle progresses.

POINTS OF EMPHASIS FOR BUILDERS Golf course builders must emphasize capabilities that were subordinated during the boom cycle. When golf course construction was booming most developer-clients threw money at projects and were always receptive to over-the-top add-alternates. Water features, bridges, retaining walls were some of the go-to favorites where a builder could expect additional revenue.

Educate – Builders will add immensely to the value proposition with this generation of developers when they provide disciplined guidance and coaching. Builders need to teach updated best practices. Builders must add “educator” to their job descriptions. When the builder shows the client how the course can be just as attractive and functionally capable without excessive expense, the builder benefits. The added trust, reliance and engagement from the client are extremely important for securing more future work.

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FUTURE MAJOR GOLF EVENTS

Masters

National Golf Club, Augusta 2015 – April 9-12 2016 – April 7-10

U.S. Open

2015 Chambers Bay University Place, WA – June 18-21 2016 Oakmont Country Club Oakmont, PA – June 13-19 2017 Erin Hills Erin, WI – June 12-18 2018 Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Southampton, NY – June 14-17

British Open 2015 St. Andrews July 16-19 2016 Royal Troon July 14-17

PGA Championship 2015 Whistling Straits Kohler, WI – August 10-16

2016 Baltustrol Golf Club Springfield, NJ – August – TBA 2017 Quail Hollow Charlotte, NC – August – TBA

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DEVELOPER’S GUIDE (CONT.) Activate – Most developers will tell the builder that they will be contacted when “everything is ready for construction” and, as every builder knows, it is often too late for the builder to add efficiencies and advantageous insights for their client.

Get active with every prospect on your lead list. Provide them unsolicited guidance. Do research that should be done without being asked for it. Pre-shop the supplies and services procurement process to see that prospective clients come to rely on your company for solutions.

Work your network of suppliers for leads and help them to meet yours. Collaboration will help you far more than it hurts you. In a time when new project leads are few and far between, every lead is helpful.

Simplify – Review your internal process. Make it simple to use and understand for prospective clients. Help them understand your capabilities and how you can address their needs efficiently and promptly. Introduce them to your team, your offices and let them see your capabilities. Be truthful about your limitations and show them how you overcome whatever limitations in ways that benefit them and their project. Clients want solutions from you.

Reorganize your headquarters to ensure that your work space is clean, open and efficient. Every study of employee attitudes demonstrates that employee morale soars when their workspaces are clean, professional, well lighted and of importance to the company.

This cycle of golf course development and construction will be more subdued, disciplined and deliberate than experienced between 2000 and 2008. The opportunities for golf course builders will be less frequent and will require far more initiative on the part of golf course builders. And the opportunities will continue to appear and evolve.

Henry DeLozier is a partner in the international consulting firm called Global Golf Advisors (www.globalgolfadvisors.com) with offices in Dublin (Ireland), Phoenix (US) and Toronto (Canada).

GCBAA Members Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) members represent the Association around the world with stellar projects, amazing business acumen and standards, and ‘must-have’ products and employees. The Association is proud of our members’ accomplishments and the key role they play within the group. Please take a moment to recognize these folks for their many dedicated years to GCBAA. INDIVIDUAL ANNIVERSARIES

Kevin Driscoll, East Coast Sod & Seed

Partners & Sirny LLP

5 YEARS

Craig Porovne, Sand daM

Cherrington Rock Pickers

Tony Garner, Leemco, Inc.

B.J. Swanberg, Double Eagle Golf Works, Inc.

Allstate Materials, Inc.

Jeff Schwinkendorf, Flagstick Golf Construction Mgmt., Int.

Robin Dufault, Dakota Peat & Equipment, Inc.

Flagstick Golf Course Construction Mgmt., Int.

Ramon Castillo, CMF Global, Inc.

Chris Lepanto, Lepanto Golf Construction Inc.

Bryon Arrimour, Total Turf Services, Inc. Leonard Schilling, Landscapes Unlimited, LLC Todd Evans, MATCO-NORCA Brian Vitek, Landscapes Unlimited, LLC Doug Show, Frontier Golf Robbie Ferreri, Environmental Solutions Tony Cunzio, Flagstick Golf Course Construction Mgmt., Int. Rhonda Bryant, Bryant Taylor Gordon Golf Greg Hunter, Hunter Industries Michael Jarvis, Bryant Taylor Gordon Golf Jeff Porter, Mid-America Golf & Landscape, Inc. Travis Quisberg, Duininck Golf Samantha Vernola, Eagle Golf & Landscape Products Samuel Williams, Sam Williams Advertising

Ed Eichmann, HARCO Fittings Kurt Huseman, Landscapes Unlimited, LLC 15 YEARS Dale Mitchell, Golf Agronomics Lori Caverly, Golf Course Construction, Inc. Shannon Christman, Eagle Golf & Landscape Products Dave Taylor, Bryant Taylor Gordon Golf John Feuerbach, Dye Designs International Alan Mark, JacklinGolf Doug York, Ewing Irrigation Joseph Voss, Joe Voss Consulting & Design Mark Arrimour, Total Turf Services, Inc. Rick Boylan, Mid-America Golf & Landscape, Inc. Edward Shearon, Shearon Golf

Recreational Community Consultants Rainbow Beijing Golf Course Management Cane Creek Sod 10 YEARS Sandmat – Fybon Industries SportZmix Solutions – Waupaca Sand & Solutions East Coast Sod & Seed Phillip Jennings Turf, LLC Caterpillar Inc. Sub Air Systems/ TurfBreeze Fans Swanson Russell Lepanto Golf Construction Inc. Sunbelt Equipment Marketing, Inc.

Richard Colyer, Golf Agronomics

15 YEARS

20 YEARS

King Ranch Turfgrass

Ellen Davis, SportZmix Solutions – Waupaca Sand & Solutions

Joe Voss Consulting & Design Total Turf Services, Inc. Mid-America Golf & Landscape, Inc.

Jim Voseipka, The Toro Company

Thomas Shapland, Shapland Golf Consultants, LLC

Jeff Langner, Profile Products LLC

Michael Roberts, Landirr, Inc. Gordon Zielinski, JacklinGolf

NG Turf, Inc.

Scott Murray, Christensen Irrigation Co., Inc. Lewis Sharp, Tee-2-Green

Steven Boyd, Boyd Irrigation, Inc.

Dan Hilderbrand, Dura Plastic Products

Stephen Smith, Smith Turf & Irrigation

Ruben Chavarria, Golf Works, Inc. Richard Abbott, Aspen Corporation Nicholas Mazzella, Aspen Corporation Jianguo Zhao, Forward Management Group Bijan Marandi, Leemco, Inc.

James Sandherr, MAT, Inc. Clive Mills, Fiber Bond Corporation

25 YEARS

10 YEARS

O’Brien McGarey, Dye Designs International

Steve Christian, Dakota Peat & Equipment, Inc. Steve Wenzloff, PGA TOUR Design & Construction Services, Inc.

COMPANY ANNIVERSARIES 5 YEARS

Steve Ganong, Ryan Inc. Central

Leibold Irrigation, Inc.

Andrew Green, McDonald & Sons, Inc.

Nicklaus Design

Patrick Elliott, Colorado Lining International, Inc.

Southeastern Golf International

Manuel Pina, Ewing Irrigation

John G. Walton Construction Company, Inc.

Tom Works, Landscapes Unlimited, LLC

Sur-Line Turf, Inc.

Chris Duininck, Duininck Golf

Tax Profile Services, Inc.

Robert Oppold, ISTRC New Mix Lab, LLC

Fiber Bond Corporation

Golf Creations

Shearon Golf Golf Agronomics Paige Electric Co., LP Bryant Taylor Gordon Golf Ewing Irrigation Love & Dodson Golf Course Architecture NMP Golf Construction Corp.

20 YEARS Smith Turf & Irrigation Dura Plastic Products Landirr, Inc. Boyd Irrigation, Inc.

Total Golf Construction Inc., Int.

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Update on The Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act On Tuesday September 9, 2014, the United States House of Representatives voted on a resolution, H.R. 5078, “The Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act” introduced by U.S. Representative Steve Southerland, II (R-FL-2nd). This bill was developed to uphold the balanced, federal-state partnership that has historically regulated the nation’s waters, and block the implementation of the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers proposed “Waters of the United States” proposed rule.

GCBAA members along with other allied associations including the Golf Course Superintendents Association, American Society of Golf Course Architects, Agricultural Retailers Association, American Forest & Paper Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Public Power Association, Club Managers Association of America, Association of American Railroads, to name a few, joined together on a grass roots campaign to congress to support HR 5078.

H.R. 5078 would prevent the Administration’s proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule from moving forward.

Additionally, it would require the agencies to consult and collaborate with state and local governments on the “Waters of the U.S.” rule development process. The agencies would be required to document the interactions, including those areas where consensus was reached and not reached, and submit the final report to Congress.

The proposed rule that prompted the introduction of H.R. 5078—Definition of Waters of the U.S. Under the Clean Water Act— was released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) on April 21. The proposed rule amends the definition of “Waters of the U.S.” within the Clean Water Act (CWA) and expands the range of waters (and their conveyances) that would fall under federal regulatory authority.

The proposed rule would impact county-owned and maintained roads and roadside ditches, flood control channels, drainage conveyances, storm water systems, green infrastructure construction and maintenance. The public comment period for “Waters of the U.S.” is open until October 20, 2014. With the efforts of all interested parties including the GCBAA, the resolution was adopted by a 262 yes, 152 no, and 17 not voting. Thank you to those that joined in on the grass roots campaign and contacted your local representatives.

2015 Golf Industry Show & Winter Meeting Start making your plans to attend the 2015 Golf Industry Show (GIS) in San Antonio, TX. The Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) Winter Meeting is scheduled alongside the GIS the week of February 23-27, 2015. The education offerings once again create a must attend event allowing GCBAA members an opportunity to receive continuing education and stay informed on the latest trends and technologies available in the industry. Tradeshow hours are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, February 25-26 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

GCBAA events will be held on Tuesday, February 24 starting with our General Membership meeting. The evening format has changed slightly to allow for an additional hour of networking at the Opening Reception and will no longer end with a formal Don A. Rossi Awards Dinner; however it will be featured as part of the Reception at approximately 7:00pm. The GCBAA headquarter hotel is the Marriott Riverwalk. Watch www.golfindustryshow.com website for more information and education updates.

Registration material and tickets for the annual Harley Davidson raffle will be available this month.

Get Your GCBAA Swag This Fall Want to represent your favorite Association before the holidays hit? Now is your chance to load up on countless GCBAA items and apparel. All merchandise can be found on the GCBAA online store at www.gcbaa.org/ resources/store.

GCSAA Education Conference | Trade Show | GCSAA Golf Championships

See You in

San Antonio!

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center February 21-26, 2015

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Water Issues in Golf to be Studied in National Survey of Superintendents Golf Course Superintendents Association of America aims for assessment and best management Lawrence, Kan. (Sept. 15, 2014) – The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) will seek data from superintendents regarding water use and conservation practices to compare golf ’s current landscape to information collected in a survey conducted eight years ago.

The study, which will continue collecting data nationwide through 2017 on five key topics, is sponsored by the U.S. Golf Association and the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG).

The Golf Course Environmental Profile survey program will be administered by Mark Johnson, associate director of environmental programs for GCSAA, under the umbrella of the (EIFG), GCSAA’s philanthropic organization. To collect the data, an in-depth questionnaire will be sent electronically to superintendents at nearly 15,000 facilities.

“It is time for us to have current data and be able to measure change and trend analysis for the future,” said Johnson, who noted that the information will be analyzed independently by Wendy Gelernter, Ph.D., and Larry Stowell, Ph.D., of Pace Turf LLC. The results will be announced in 2015 and compared against numbers from 2006, but water use and conservation practices will be only the first data collection topic. Other surveys will follow between 2015-2017 on nutrient use and management practices, pest management practices, energy use, land use and environmental stewardship. All the topics will closely mirror the initial studies conducted.

“The profile surveys will provide critical information to use in the management of golf facilities, as well as to communicate golf ’s efforts more broadly within and outside the industry,” said Kimberly Erusha, Ph.D., managing director, USGA Green Section.

“The goal is to demonstrate continual improvement and

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that golf courses have well-thought-out plans in place as they manage their facilities,” she added. “By following statistics over time, we can look for improvement in the industry, and if changes need to be made, to work toward making those changes.”

One concern for the industry is the proposed “Waters of the United States” legislative bill that would add heavy regulations for using water from streams and standing lakes on golf courses. The bill is currently open for comment until the end of October.

“This data will be invaluable, especially on environmental issues, because those are receiving a lot of scrutiny and pressures,” said Chava McKeel, associate director of government relations for GCSAA. “We feel strongly that regulators and policymakers should have science and data drive their decisions.”

“The profile will be a powerful tool to help GCSAA maintain its mission and document outcomes,” said Dan Dinelli, a certified golf course superintendent and long-time employee at North Shore Country Club in Glenview, Ill. In the first data collection from 2006, nearly all those responding from 18-hole facilities said they used one or more techniques to aid in scheduling irrigation, but only 15 percent indicated they had a drought management plan. Since then, great strides have been made for more targeted irrigation and ground moisture measuring, leading the industry toward healthier turf and firmer conditioning.

“That information served as a starting point,” said Erusha. “In the end, all golf courses should have written water and drought management plans. The availability of water is one of the most critical issues facing the golf industry today, and it’s not going to get any easier.”

For more information, visit the Environment section of www.gcsaa.org.

NGCOA

Welcoming All to the Fold All course owners and operators are eligible to participate in Get Golf Ready programming

All golf course owners and operators—including those without a PGA professional on staff—are now eligible to administer the industry’s leading grow-the-game program, Get Golf Ready. Previously, only facilities with a PGA member on staff were allowed to utilize the GGR resources and serve as official GGR host courses.

According to Mike Hughes, CEO of the NGCOA and one of the leading proponents of the change, this is an important step forward for the Get Golf Ready program, as it will allow more golf facilities nationwide to become active participants in the GGR effort. This, in turn, will expand the reach and increase the opportunity for the success of Get Golf Ready, which has been proven to deliver value while creating new golfers that spend, on average, more than $1,000 on lessons, green fees, equipment, apparel, food and beverage and memberships.

Course operators interested in participating in Get Golf Ready program should visit www.playgolfamerica.com/hostevents. After watching the welcome video from PGA of America president Ted Bishop, simply fill out the questionnaire and follow the online instructions to register and schedule Get Golf Ready events. You’ll receive approval in two to three business days, then a welcome packet that includes marketing resources for printed materials and an online event promotion will be sent. To help ensure success, the PGA has also developed a series of online videos that detail what each session of GGR programs should entail.

Unlike some player-development programs, Get Golf Ready is designed to teach beginners everything they need to play golf in just a few lessons. The suggested format is five 90-minute sessions, and training should cover the various golf skills needed to use while playing. However, operators are free to customize their efforts and are encouraged to make all programs fun and non-intimidating. In addition to learning the basics, participants are taken onto the golf course to put their skills into action in a casual, friendly setting.

Ultimately, the success of the newly expanded Get Golf Ready initiative rests in the hands of individual operators and their ability to administer the program at the grass-roots level. “Get Golf Ready is an incredible resource, but like any tool, it needs to be used properly to be effective,” Hughes says. “Course owners and operators who take the time to visit the website and follow the steps outlined for program implementation should reap the benefits of those efforts and be well on their way to improving their businesses and the health of the game as a whole.”

Jeffrey D. Morgan Named Chief Executive Officer of Club Managers Association of America Morgan takes the helm of largest professional association for club managers Alexandria, VA — Jeffrey D. Morgan, FASAE, CAE has been named chief executive officer of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) following unanimous approval by its Board of Directors. With more than 6,500 national and international members, CMAA is the largest association for club managers in the world. After an extensive search, Morgan was selected from nearly 200 qualified candidates and begins his tenure in October.

“The $19 billion club industry has a significant economic impact on local communities, and it was vital to hire someone who has demonstrated the leadership and strategic vision critical to the future success of the industry and CMAA,” said Damon J. DiOrio, CCM, CCE, president of CMAA. “Jeff ’s outstanding track record and demonstrated expertise working with associations, makes him uniquely suited to help us advance the profession of club management and provide significant value to our members.”

Morgan has most recently served as president and chief executive officer of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI), a professional association that provides research, CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

To learn more, visit www.playgolfamerica.com/hostevents.

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professional development, networking and advocacy for financial communicators of predominantly publicly traded companies in the U.S. and throughout the world. Prior to joining NIRI in 2008, Morgan was chief operating officer of the Futures Industry Association (FIA) and executive vice president of the Institute for Financial Markets (IFM), an affiliate of the FIA. Morgan was also senior vice president for the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents.

Income and Changing Demographics Key to Understanding Millennial Golf Participation Initial findings from Project M, NGF’s comprehensive ongoing research project that examines the relationship between Millennials and golf, reveal two of the primary reasons for the difference in golf participation among 18-34 year olds of today and the early 1990s – lower income and a continuing demographic shift in America.

“I am excited by the opportunity to lead CMAA and build upon the success that the organization has enjoyed. As we embark upon this next chapter in CMAA’s history, I am confident that we will continue to develop and promote the high standards of professionalism, leadership and education our members expect. I look forward to a bright future for the club industry,” said Morgan.

A Pennsylvania native, Morgan holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Susquehanna University and a master of science in nonprofit management. He serves on the NYSE Individual Investor Advisory Committee.

Morgan is a Certified Association Executive and a member and Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives. For the past four years, Morgan was named to the NACD Directorship 100, a list of the most influential people in corporate governance.

Morgan succeeds James Singerling, who announced his retirement from CMAA after 25 years of service.

CMAA retained the services of Spencer Stuart to assist in filling the CEO position.

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Golf is one of only a few ‘Pay-for-Play’ outdoor activities. So, naturally, income is a main driver of golf participation. Millennial income levels are down significantly compared to similarly aged folks from the early 1990s. For our research, we broke up the Millennial generation into three groups – 18-23 year olds, 24-29 year olds, and 30-34 year olds. The two younger groups showed bigger drops in income compared to the older set. The income level of the 2429 year old group is down 10% from the early 1990s, and it is within this age group that the biggest drop in participation has occurred (over 40%). This is the post-college age group where many are starting their first job (i.e., low salaries), and some, unfortunately, are underemployed or even unemployed.

Current Millennials in the 30-34 year old group are more established in their careers than their younger brethren, and their income is down only 3% compared to the 30-34 year olds of 20 years ago. As theorized, the gap in golf participation of this age group between

the 1990s and the 2010s narrows to about 20%. This tells us that as Millennials earn more money, they play more golf. We expect this ‘delay effect’ to continue, and anticipate that as this generation ages, golf participation will gradually increase.

Our research shows that a shift in demographics is another reason that Millennial golf participation has weakened. The face of America is becoming increasingly diverse. The population of non-Caucasians has grown more over the last 20 years than ever before.

In the 18-34 year old group, the non-Caucasian population has grown by more than 60%, compared to a decrease of about 18% in the Caucasian population.

Previous research has shown that non-Caucasians play at a lower participation rate than do Caucasians.

For example, Millennial participation among nonCaucasians is about 7%, compared to 12% for Caucasians, so the overall participation rate is going to come down. The encouraging news here is that research has also shown that the relationship between income and golf participation rates holds true for nonCaucasians as well. Therefore, as the middle and upper classes of non-Caucasians grow in coming years, golf participation should increase among these groups.

Our analysis of NGF participation data tells us that demographic trends and income effects account for more than half of the Millennial golf participation drop. The question remains – how much of the shift in participation among Millennials is related to cultural or other changes? We’re studying lifestyle changes of

this age group as we speak, but here’s what we do know.

There are more than 6MM Millennials playing golf right now. That’s one out of four of today’s golfers.

These Millennial golfers are spending a lot of money on equipment and other merchandise… we estimate about $1 billion a year. And they are playing about 93 million rounds of golf. That puts about $4 billion in the cash registers of golf courses each year. Also worth noting, Millennials who are playing golf are playing a little more often (15 times per year versus 12 times per year) than similarly aged golfers twenty years ago.

One of the most encouraging things we discovered so far is that there is substantial latent demand for golf among this age group. While there are over 6MM golfers, there are another 12MM+ people who are very/ somewhat interested in playing golf now. That’s two interested non-golfers for every golfer. This ratio is two times higher than that of any other age group. These numbers support our theory that Millennials don’t reject golf, they are just delaying entry to the game.

Need a real-life manifestation of this theory? Take a look at Top Golf, a thriving business that combines golf, entertainment, and food & beverage, and which derives the majority of its patrons from the Millennial age group. NGF believes that the appetite for this product among non-golfing Millennials is the clearest expression of this group’s latent demand for golf.

There is no denying that Gen Y golf participation is down compared to the 18-34 year olds of the 1990s, but we shouldn’t be discouraged. As we dig deeper into our research, we will gain more insight into this generation and what it will take to get them to the course. Stay tuned for research results NGF will publish later this year.

Project M is sponsored by PGA of America, GOLF Magazine and TaylorMade

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ASGCA releases Pace of Play information, targeting a more enjoyable and smoother experience for golfers and course operators “Checklist & Tips” created in cooperation with USGA to minimize on-course wait times BROOKFIELD, Wis. – The American Society of Golf Course Architects has produced “Pace of Play: Checklist & Tips for Working with your Course Architect.” The one-page flyer – created in cooperation with the United States Golf Association – illustrates the numerous ways ASGCA members assist in positively impacting pace of play at golf facilities through design.

The flyer identifies five basic ingredients that contribute to getting courses to move faster and smoother: player abilities; course management; set-up; maintenance and turf conditions; and course design. The goal of the pace of play initiative is to create an even flow of golfers as they play the game, minimizing waiting times and creating a more enjoyable experience.

“That this sheet is so full, and addresses so many aspects of play, points to how much design impacts a wellrun facility,” ASGCA President Lee Schmidt said. “I’m glad the USGA is concentrating on this important issue. The clients of ASGCA members will benefit as they see the information and service offerings available from our members.”

The flyer was developed by the ASGCA Pace of Play Committee, led by members Jeff Blume, ASGCA; Tripp Davis, ASGCA; and Forrest Richardson, ASGCA. Information was reviewed by ASGCA members at the 68th Annual Meeting this past spring in Tulsa, Oklahoma, then reviewed by the USGA. ASGCA members are uniquely qualified to assist course owners and operators with pace-of-play improvement, while also preserving the spirit of the game, making sure courses offer the fun and challenging aspects to encourage golfers to come back.

“Pace of Play: Checklist & Tips for Working with your Course Architect” flyer is available for free download from the Publications section of the ASGCA website, www.asgca.org/publications. For additional information, contact an ASGCA member through www.asgca.org/members, call (262) 7865960 or email info@asgca.org.

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NEW MEMBERS GCBAA MEETINGS CALENDAR

2015 Summer Meeting

July, 2015 The Mining Exchange, A Wyndham Grand Hotel Colorado Springs, CO

Future Golf Industry Show Sites February 25-26, 2015 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX

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Propex Global

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Environmental Design/Davey 23544 Coons Rd. Tomball, TX 77375 Phone: (281) 376-4260 Contact: Paul Cox, Regional V.P. Email: pcox207@gmail.com Website: www.treemover.com

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February 10-11, 2016 San Diego Convention Center San Diego, CA

February 8-9, 2017 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL

February 7-8, 2018 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX

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MOVERS & SHAPERS GCBAA Member, Pat Karnick, and Wife Welcome First Daughter

West Coast Turf to Supply Water and Cost Saving “Endurant” Turf Colorant in California

It is with great joy that GCBAA Board Member, Pat Karnick (Wadsworth Golf Construction) and wife Wendy, welcomed a baby girl to the world this Summer. Madeleine Eilis Karnick was born July 3 and has already attended her first GCBAA Summer Meeting this August in Louisville.

Congratulations Pat & Wendy!

Eco-friendly alternative to winter overseeding of warm season grasses now available

GCBAA Staffer Gets Married Friday, September 5 began with clouds and rain, but ended with a beautiful sunset as a backdrop to the union of GCBAA’s own Samantha (Porter) and Spencer Huff. Sam and Spencer recited their vows in front of a large audience of friends and family on the 18th Hole of ArborLinks Golf Club in Nebraska City. Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing, and s’mores by the fire pit as they celebrated with the new bride and groom.

Congratulations to Sam and Spencer! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness.

Please be sure to update your address books with Sam’s new email address: samantha_huff@gcbaa.org.

PALM DESERT, CA—West Coast Turf is pleased to be an official dealer of Endurant Turf Colorant in California.

Endurant Turf Colorant is an organic pigment made with binders chosen specifically for excellent adherence to turfgrass. It is an alternative to winter color overseeding of warm season turfgrasses, and for use on golf course tees, greens, fairways and target areas, and sports fields, parks, and home lawns.

Endurant provides a pleasing natural looking color without the telltale blue undertone usually associated with other colorants. The color is consistent and long lasting, and fades evenly. It is equipment friendly, organic based, and non-toxic to people, pets, and plants.

“We’re particularly aware of water conservation measures in California and have been looking into options to overseeding our low water use warm season grasses,” said West Coast Turf spokesperson John Marman. “Endurant is the only product we have seen with so many benefits including the fact that it is organic in makeup. Everyone wants to save water, and there is a significant cost savings as you don’t have to purchase seed or have additional manpower to maintain a rye overseed. Everyone who has tried it is instantly impressed with its natural visual appeal. We’re picky about color. West Coast Turf and our customers all have big expectations--we’re all excited about Endurant,” Marman said.

Mark Cupit, golf course superintendent at Ironwood County Club in Palm Desert, CA, commented, “The best compliment I got was that none of the members realized we had NOT overseeded the new Tifgreen sod and they didn’t realize it was painted. As a side bonus-having not renovated and not overseeded the 100,000 square feet of bermuda sod, it all transitioned 100% by early spring.

West Coast Turf is a full-service sod, stolonization and hydroseeding company with 5 offices and headquartered in Palm Desert, CA. West Coast Turf grows more than 20 varieties of natural turf.

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Aspen Recognized by Golf Inc. Magazine for Annual Renovation of the Year Competition In the spring of 2012 Aspen Corporation had the good fortune of being selected by the Country Club of Buffalo and Forse Design, Inc. to join their team on a journey to restore a classic Donald Ross golf course. In the fall of 2012 and into the spring of 2013, the Aspen team worked tirelessly with CCB and Forse Design to implement plans that had been painstakingly developed by true professionals and dedicated club members.

The collective efforts of this team have been recognized

by Golf Inc. Magazine in its annual Renovation of the Year competition earning 1st Place in the category for private projects more than $1 million - and the judges didn’t stop there. The project was also given the nod as “Best Of Show” among all finalists in the world wide competition.

You can read more about CCB and the competition itself here: http://www.golfincmagazinemonthly-digital.com/ golfincmagazinemonthly/summer_2014#pg35

In Remembrance Lucille Kubly (mother of GCBAA Member Bill Kubly, Landscapes Unlimited, LLC) Lucille Kubly, age 94 of Monroe, Wisconsin died peacefully on August 6, 2014 at Oakwood Village East Rehabilitation Center in Madison.

She was born on March 8, 1920 in Sparta, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Martha Rees. She married Alvin Kubly on February 7, 1948 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Monroe, Wisconsin.

She was a 1937 graduate of Oconomowoc High School and a graduate of Spencerian Business College in Milwaukee. Her commitment to service included Girl Scouts of America, serving as a Girl Scout Leader, Troop consultant and Badger Council Delegate, St. Clare Hospital Auxiliary as a charter member, Monroe Women’s Club, St. John’s UCC Church Council, St. John’s Garden Apartments, Sara Circle, and Eastern Star.

Lucy is survived by her husband Alvin of Monroe; son, William (Myrna) Kubly of Lincoln, Nebraska, daughter Wendy (Lannie) Ratliff of Little Elm, Texas, daughter Dawn (Ron Buss) Kubly of Cambridge, Wisconsin; grandchildren: Paige (James) Flynn, Lauren (John) Pugliese, Matthew Buss, Myles Buss, as well as great grandchildren Ava Flynn, Sohpie Flynn and Jack Flynn. She is also survived by her sister Bette Ufken of Monroe. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, William and Martha Rees, as well as her sister Dorothy Mathias.

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