From the President
North Carolina Turfgrass is the official publication of the Turfgrass Council of North Carolina 110 Horizon Drive Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27615 919.459.2070 Fax 919.459.2075 www.ncturfgrass.org
TCNC Membership Benefits You and the Industry
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ow is the time to renew your TCNC membership. The Turfgrass Council of North Carolina provides several valuable benefits to its members. These benefits come in many forms to help support the turfgrass industry in North Carolina. This, in turn helps secure livelihoods working in the industry.
Benefits of being a member of TCNC include (and of course, are not limited to):
LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT Membership allows TCNC to act as your voice on important issues that affect our industry and your livelihood. Issues like water allocation/use, pesticide & fertilizer use, taxation of services, H-1B Regulations, noise ordinance laws, just to name a few. Your TCNC membership includes being a member of the North Carolina Green Industry Council (NCGIC). You cannot directly be a member of NCGIC without being a member of a recognized NC association. TCNC is a partner member of NCGIC. The NC Green Industry Council unites all green industry associations and constituents to: • Represent and protect members’ legislative interests • Promotes the value of green industry products and services • Advocate the green industry a leader of environmental stewardship
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TCNC OFFICERS PRESIDENT Kevin Herrmann Fairway Green Inc. Raleigh, NC
VICE PRESIDENT
CERTIFICATION TCNC is the only association that facilitates the North Carolina Certified Turfgrass Profession certification (NCCTP). The NCCTP designation is the only certification program dedicated to turfgrass professionals in North Carolina. Being an NCCTP gives you professional credibility allowing you to stand out from the crowd.
EDUCATION TCNC provides opportunities for CEU’s throughout the year with or new Knowledge Series events. These events will cover many issues from research updates to running a successful business and managing employees in these changing times.
EVENT DISCOUNTS Member only discounts throughout NC for educational events. One example; you can attend the very well received NC State Field Day for only $5.00. These discounts can help quickly offset the cost of membership.
Your membership also allows TCNC to provide networking opportunities, research funding through NC Turfgrass Foundation, trade magazine, scholarship funding for qualified turfgrass students through the Eagle Foundation and discounted Workers Compensation Insurance through First Benefits. TCNC has been here for you since 1974 and greatly appreciates your continued support.
Kevin Herrmann 2022 TCNC President
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Marcy Cottle IMI Association Executives info@ncturfgrass.org 919.459.2070
Wilson Sutton Falling Creek Golf Club Kinston, NC
PAST PRESIDENT Gene Queen Nature's Select Winston Salem, NC
TREASURER Jonathan Richardson, NCCTP NCCTP Chairman Green Resource Dunn, NC
DIRECTORS Brian Beane Nature's Select Premium Turf Services Winston-Salem, NC Greg Harris Leap Frog Land Care, Inc. Cary, NC Shaun Kerr Gates Four Golf and Country Club Fayetteville, NC
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