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P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S AG E Every year it seems that summer returns sooner. Despite what the natural causes or weather patterns may be it brings back the golf season. Golf continues to remain strong and as much as I hate referring to things as “Covid” but at times it really has been a blessing for the golf industry. I often say it has been the best thing since Tiger Woods. I recently attended Jim Ferrin’s retirement party. It’s Scott McCullough always good to see a fellow Superintendent have a successful career. Jim has been a important part of our association as well as the state board over the years. I’m very thankful for Jim’s service to the golf industry. Jim will remain around the course part time as a consultant as they transition into Steve Kimbrough leading course management. I look forward to seeing him at future events. The Association has many events lined up for this year. There are a couple of very affordable events such as the Grass Roots this month and the Vendor Demo Day in May. Following those two events Larry Johnson CGCS will be hosting the Scholarship & Research Tournament at North Ridge Country Club which is our only fundraising event of the year and we need the support of all our members to make this successful. Be on the look out for requests for
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donations to help make this the success we need it to be. Also plan on putting a team together to attend the event. We always have a good time and this year will be no exception. It was great seeing so many of you at the Grass Roots event . We hope you can make the Vendor Demo Day at Woodbridge Golf & C.C. on May 17th. We already have numerous vendors signed up to be there and hope that you will bring you crews for a hands on opportunity to try out the equipment and products being demonstrated that day. This is the first of this type of event for us and we really appreciate Kurtis Wolford stepping up to host the event for us.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming events and wish you all the best.
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2021 SNGCSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Scott McCullough The Ridge Golf Course VICE PRESIDENT John Farley Teal Bend Golf Course
Dave Bermudez Del Rio G. & C.C.
SECRETARY/TREASURER Tracy Shanahan Peach Tree Country Club
PAST PRESIDENT Bill Hamilton, CGCS Lake Wildwood Association
DIRECTORS Jeremy Payne Muhammad Ali Keith Hill, CGCS Michael Cunniff Cameron Park C.C. Bing Maloney G.C. Hidden Valley C.C. Clear Creek GC Affiliate Representatives Ryan Nichols, Nufarm Mark Stutsman Simplot Partners
Sam Samuelson, CGCS Wildhawk G.C.
Association Managers Irene Cline and Kimberly Milne 3273 Richert Ave. Clovis, CA 559-298-6262
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