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WCTA Remains Committed to Scientific Turfgrass Research One of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association?s foundational pillars is funding turfgrass research. If you were unaware, 10%of membership revenue goes directly toward turfgrass research projects. Additionally, 30%of any surplus at year- end also goes to research funding. During our annual conference, PG 32 | SEP 2018
the WCTA and KPU Turf Club raise more funds through the annual silent auction and a golf raffle. In years past, other groups such as the BC Golf Superintendents Association and the BC Golf Association would contribute funds to support turfgrass research. With little or no funding from allied groups and the challenges of fund raising in general, our annual totals have fallen very short of industry needs. These past two years, over 25 proposals came in for funding requests totaling over CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE