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uck plays a part in many of the things we do. I’ve never had a hole in one…just saying. However, for the important moments… nothing beats preparation. Preparation separates those who can…from those that wish they could. One preparation that will always payoff is research. Research plays a key role in most endeavors worth pursuing. For countless of you, formulating for the upcoming season began before last year ended. For individuals, who don’t believe wishing on luck to make them successful, attending the 2019 MTF Turf Conference was also part of the planning process. The conference provides a combination of education, personal and professional interaction and participating in essential industry events that offer a chance Tony Robbin to prepare and plan for success as sents e r p n well as a chance to mix and mingle a m an Ding the D h t n it e w id y s ut with peers. CSA Pre . Amy Fo
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This year’s conference was well attended and our feedback from attendees indicated that our list of subjects and speakers was well received. The amount of planning required for a conference of this size is no small task and the MTF is fortunate to have both Curt Boak (Conference Chair) and Dr. Kevin Frank leading the efforts to ensure that the we provide proper education and personal touches for all to attend. It was also gratifying to see many Board Members participate in various
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capacities and it is an indicator of the passion they have for the Foundation. The MTF thanks all attendees for their interest and also thanks the many industry partners who participated in the Halftime Show and offered Sponsorship to events and items we provided. The support our industry partners deliver to the Conference as well as the Hancock Turf Research Center allows the Foundation to provide the tools and funding required for the MSU Turf Team to conduct research. The Turf Conference is one of four events that support funding for the Turf Team (Conference, TeeTimes4Turf, LaFontaine Benefit Golf Outing & MSU Field Day) and as our most notable event, we want the three days to provide as much information and comradery as possible. Your input is always welcome and the Conference Committee is always looking for feedback that may improve our sessions and gatherings.
A few of the highlights: Amy Fouty completed her tenure as President of the Foundation and is to be congratulated for accomplishments during her Presidency. The Foundation has grown financially, membership has increased, funding of Graduate Students for professors was implemented and the ground work for future funding has been established. On behalf of the Board of Directors and members of the MTF, we were fortunate to have her as President and thank her for her service.
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