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P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S AG E Every year summer seems to come quicker than the previous year and in no time, it is 100+ degrees outside. When the summer heat comes it puts your agronomy program to the test. Is your fertility and fungicide program the best you can achieve with your budget? Water management is key during the summer months, hopefully you were able to complete an irrigation audit and annual pump station Scott McCullough maintenance to keep your irrigation in excellent condition. There is also one very important thing that is part of the overall maintenance program and that is having a great crew. Our vendors who support the SNGCSA are able to assist with your irrigation audits, pump station maintenance or repair, and all of your fertility and fungicide needs. Remember to support those that support us. Having a solid maintenance staff is huge for a successful golf season, and every summer I am reminded of how loyal the staff I have is. I was told by my regional agronomist when I met him years ago to pay your staff as much as you can afford to. Recently I was reminded of this when I lost my mechanic. He was a solid employee and knowing how hard it is to find a good mechanic I was reminded of this, but at the end of the day, I’m glad this em-
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ployee was able to move on to a better position. I also don’t want to leave out the fact that a strong Assistant Superintendent and Irrigation Tech as part of your team makes everything possible. Starting in June I began to plan the agenda for the Turf Tech Workshop which we hold every January. I reach out to vendors for topic ideas. One of the reasons I created the Turf Tech is to show appreciation to our crews by providing them good education and providing opportunities to them.. I continue to be reminded why I put this event together every year when I see the great attendance we have at this event. By the time the next newsletter is published I hope to have an agenda together, so look for that. Lastly stay strong and before you know it fall will come and you can take a breath and relax. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the Scholarship and Research Tournament at Northridge Country Club on July 26th.
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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 Cameron Park C.C. Bing Maloney G.C. Hidden Valley C.C. Affiliate Representatives Ryan Nichols, Nufarm Mark Stutsman Simplot Partners
Sam Samuelson, CGCS Wildhawk G.C.
Michael Cunniff Clear Creek GC
Association Managers Irene Cline and Kimberly Milne 3273 Richert Ave. Clovis, CA 559-298-6262
FORE YOUR INFORMATION Published by the Sierra Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association EDITOR Jeremy Payne OFFICE SNGCSA 3273 Richert Ave., Clovis, CA 93619 559-298-6262 Fax# 559-298-6957 sngcsaa@aol.com