PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

It is with great pleasure that the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation once again is able to present our Annual Turfgrass Conference. The decision four years ago to return to East Lansing and make the emphasis on education has proven to be the correct choice. Our speaker line-up is once again wellrounded and the topics for your consideration have been planned for months. A great deal of debate regarding what our attendees may be interested in always takes place and the goal is to anticipate the priorities of the attendees. Your input on topics during the Conference and throughout the year is always welcome and we look forward to any thoughts you may have. We hope you find the Conference suited to your expectations and trust you will let us know your opinions on where we may improve and if we have effectively planned your time as well.

Many people are involved with the planning process of the Conference and it starts the day after the last session ends. The catalyst of the event is our current Vice-President Amy Fouty. She has set the tone the last three years and always strives to enhance and improve each day of the sessions. Fellow Board members Mark Wildeman and Curt Boak have been under her wing this past year and they will be chairing the Conference for the upcoming years. Many thanks to all of them as they continue to provide a conference that we all enjoy and learn from.

Each year there are benchmarks that each of us keep seeing where we are and where we need to be. One for me is the opportunity to contact those at courses to see if they would be willing to contribute to TeeTimes4Turf. This year’s event was a total commitment from Eric Davey and Scott Rettmann the CoChairs of the event. I am fortunate that they allow me to call on old friends and peers that may be willing to contribute. Some of the calls last longer than others, but the moments you spend with friends in our industry should never be taken for granted. I enjoy catching up with many who have spent their career in this industry and how they have enjoyed it so much. I also appreciate calling someone new who is a course manager and trying to put a name to their place of work. I am never disappointed in their pride for what they do and their willingness to help the MSU Turf Program.

The MTF was also fortunate to be a part of the Golf Legislative Day at the State Capital in Lansing. It is an opportunity for the Golf Alliance of Michigan partners to gather and meet with our colleagues in the industry and with many of the State Legislators. It is organized by the Michigan Golf Course Association led by Jada Paisley; Executive Director and the day always reflects how important and loyal the golf industry is to each other and to the State of Michigan. We sometimes take for granted our partners in the golf world of Michigan and that was discussed by Curt Boak (President MTF), Doug Hoeh (President MiGCSA) Adam Ikamas (Executive Director – MiGCSA) and myself when we gathered for a moment at the close of Legislative Day. We concluded it would be hard to imagine that there is a more comprehensive group of golf associations in this country that are the equal of ours in Michigan. The GAM, Club Managers, MGCA, Michigan PGA, MiGCSA and the MTF are all well respected in their individual nationwide peers. The list of items each organization has done for its members and what they have accomplished for Michigan is notable. I am grateful for all those in the past who have put us in a position of such achievement and look forward to the future and continued success with all our partners.

2023 August 9, 2023

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Hancock Turfgrass Research Center

Cost: $70 Morning Session/ $60 MTF Members $40 Afternoon Session/ $30 MTF Members

Pre-Registration Online thru August 7, 2023

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS:

Bottled Water Sponsorship – $500.00

Coffee Cup Sponsorship – $500.00

Coffee and Donuts Sponsorship – $500.00

Corporate Lunch Sponsorship – $500.00

Support turf research at MSU by becoming a lunch sponsor at Field Day. Only 4 sponsorships will be sold, sponsors will be acknowledged during opening comments and with signage.

Lanyard Sponsorship – $1,000.00

Mdard Credits Available

Albanese & Lutzke hiring labor and operators for golf course contraction projects; pay rate DOE. email info@golf-designs.com for more information”

Assistant Superintendent or Second Assistant Superintendent iBeautifully located among the rolling landscape of mid-Michigan, the Country Club of Lansing is one of the premier private country clubs in the Midwest. Founded in 1908, the Country Club of Lansing is a first-class, family oriented private club that offers a full range of amenities, including a championship 18-hole golf course, driving range, tennis courts, fitness facility, swimming pool and the area\’s finest dining and social setting.

We are looking to add an energetic, dependable and career oriented individual to join our team. The Second assistant will assist in all aspects of private-golf course management.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or spray technician looking to sharpen their skills and gain valuable, real world experience. This is a full-time, year-round position with the opportunity for position advancement within our management structure.

Grounds Crew Team

Full and part time shifts available. Golf course experience is desired, but not required. Apply @ collegefields.net

Assist with:

Course Setup

Chemical and Fertilizer Application

Cultural practices such as aerification and topdressing

Irrigation repairs

Moisture reading and hand watering

Operation of all golf course related equipment

Personnel management

Candidate Key Attributes: Driven work ethic

Dependable

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Asks questions

Contribute positive solutions

Attention to detail

Understand the game of golf

Benefits:

Uniforms

Attend regional industry conferences

Medical & dental insurance

401K

PTO & sick days

Alternate weekends off Holiday bonus Golfing privileges

Access to volunteer at in-state tournaments.

Compensation:

Very competitive, discussed during interview.

Laborer I - Parks (Full-Time)

OPENING DATE: January 24, 2023

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Special Service / Parks and Golf Division

EMPLOYEE GROUP: AFSCME

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular, Full-Time

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with potential for evenings, weekends and holiday overtime as required.

PAY RATE: $19.15 per hour

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE: One or two years of experience in athletic field setup and maintenance, commercial turf maintenance or landscape and irrigation. Some experience working with the public preferred.

EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent.

SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING: Must have a Valid Operator’s License with a CDL Type A, and medical certification and a MDARD Pesticide Applicator License 3-A, 3-B, 6 or are able to obtain one within 180 days of the hire date.

Drew Peddie | Grounds Superintendent

Country Club of Lansing

2200 Moores River Drive

Lansing, MI 48911

C: 517.420.5220 dpeddie@cclansing.org www.cclansing.org

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Athletic field maintenance, field setup, mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, irrigation repair and maintenance, special event setup, trash removal, snow and ice removal, minor interior, and exterior building maintenance. HOW TO APPLY: All candidates must complete a City of Farmington Hills employment application. Applications are located at www.fhgov.com or in the Human Resources Department at City Hall (31555 West Eleven Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48336). Please email the completed application and supporting documents in .pdf form, to hr@fhgov.com or in person to the HR Department for consideration. Current employees should submit a letter of interest and resume to Human Resources.

The City of Farmington Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We work hard to enable all employees to succeed and, to that end, we welcome diverse talent and cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We’re committed to building a workforce where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.