FROM THE TTA PR ESIDENT
Doug Ward
LOOKING AHEAD W
ith fall definitely in the air and turf management details on a slightly different perspective many of us shift our focus to seasonal housework and projects, while ultimately looking ahead to next year’s agenda. Likewise, the months ahead typically afford us the time to take advantage of educational opportunities provided by various industry associates and product manufacturers. Certainly, our own TTA Conference and Show is one of the best values to be taken advantage of. As mentioned in our last issue, several exciting tweaks and improvements have been crafted into this year’s event. With the fact that we will be returning to our traditional “in person” format for 2022, I am confident that everyone will be provided with a fresh and rewarding educational experience and professional gathering. So please, make it a priority to put this event on your calendar and make plans to take advantage of everything this year’s program has to offer. Lastly, I would like to close with two words of encouragement: • We are always glad to hear from members that are willing to serve on our Board of Directors. If you or anyone you know is interested in serving our association, please bring that to the attention of our Executive Secretary, Melissa Martin, or one of our Board Members. It is a great way to give back to our association. • As your plans are formed for this year’s TTA Conference, I would like to encourage everyone to register as soon as possible to assist our staff with logistics and conference services. It’s a small thing, but it will help in a big way!!! Wishing everyone a pleasant fall season and hope to see you in January.
Doug Ward TTA President
The Official Publication of the Tennessee Turfgrass Association, the Tennessee Valley Sports Turf Managers Association and the Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association
Tennessee Turfgrass is the official publication of The Tennessee Turfgrass Association 400 Franklin Road Franklin, Tennessee 37069 (615) 928-7001 info@ttaonline.org www.ttaonline.org PUBLISHED BY Leading Edge Communications, LLC 206 Bridge Street Franklin, Tennessee 37064 (615) 790-3718 info@leadingedgecommunications.com EDITOR Dr. James Brosnan TTA OFFICERS President Doug Ward Belle Meade Country Club (615) 292-6752 Vice President Chris Sykes Tellico Village (865) 458-5408 Secretary/Treasurer Ryan Storey Vanderbilt University (615) 343-6694 Past President Jason Pooler Tri-Turf Sod Farms, Inc (731) 642-3092 Executive Director Melissa Martin Tennessee Turfgrass Assn. (615) 928-7001 TTA 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Ryan Blair, CGCS Jason Bradley Bart Cash Ashley Gaskin Cal Hill Jeff Huber Brad Jean Jeff Kuhns Jason Sanderson Mark Stovall John Wagnon Jeff Wyatt TTA ADVISORY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
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TENNESSEE TURFGRASS OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2021 Email TTA at: info@ttaonline.org
Bill Blackburn Dr. Jim Brosnan Joe Hill Dr. Brandon Horvath Lynn Ray Jeff Rumph, CGCS Dr. Tom Samples Dr. John Sorochan Dr. Wes Totten
