Texas Turfgrass Association Newletter- 2nd Quarter 2023

2nd Quarter 2023

TEXAS TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION

President’s Message Thank you so much for a wonderful year start to 2023. We all know how hot, busy, and expensive the world is right now and members and vendors still investing in our association is amazing.

I want to take a moment and encourage participation in the Award Program for our winter conference in Frisco, December 12th, and 13th. If you have a field, job site, or crew that needs highlighting, this is the time to highlight your work! Please go with Katie Flowers, and she will send you the Awards Brochure to get you started.

We are currently looking to build a successful program for the winter. What topics are affecting you that you would like to see covered? We understand the need for CEU’s but there are also opportunities to address interests and challenges that affect your day to day.

We all learn from each other and being vocal to our board is encouraged. At the end of the day, education in the turf industry is our drive and that is what will keep our members and affiliates up to date on turf and your business.

Thank you to our Annual Sponsors and we hope to see you at our Winter show in Frisco.

Sincerely, Houston “Hoot” Fullerton, CPTM President - Hoot’s Lawn Care LLC TTA President 2023

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Table of Contents

President’s Message

Houston Fullerton CPTM

Special Thanks

To Our 2023 Sponsors

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2023 Board of Directors

University Advisors

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Executive Director Message

Katie Flowers

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Save The Date

2023 Winter Conference

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2023 CPTM

Newest Class Honored

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2023 Awards

Nomination Information

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2023 Summer Conference

Event Program

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THANK YOU ADVERTISERS! Brookside Equipment Milberger Turfgrass Prime Sod Turf & Soil Diagnostics Professional Turf Products All Seasons Turfgrass Bowlin Consulting

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2023 Sponsor Page

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Larson Golf Services All Seasons Turf Grass King Ranch Turfgrass TriTex Grass Thomas Turf Services Thomas Turfgrass United Ag and Turf

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Executive Director Message

Executive Director Update Thank you to all Members and Affiliates for a great start to 2023. Our Summer Conference is here, and we are excited to continue growing, educating, and networking through the advancement of our Turf industry.

Please note, Membership Certificates were mailed out so if you have not received yours, please let me know. In addition, if you change positions, jobs, or contact information, please inform me as well so I can update our database. Also, if you have not, please “opt in” to our texting system. This will be the best way for me to communicate about immediate changes. For the Summer and Winter Conferences, a separate group will be communicated. For general membership, please text- TTA2023 to 979-243-9239.

Congratulations to our newest CPTM from the Winter and Spring.

Wearing this distinction is a hard and earned title and we thank you all for your interest in serving our industry better. We hope to continue the Lecture and Exam at the winter Show in Frisco, December 12th, and 13th.

Thank you again for your support and membership.

Please reach out to me if you ever need anything.

God Bless! Warmest Regards, Your Executive Director, Katie Flowers

John Kistler Ewing Irrigation

CPTM Certification Program - Overview

Jonathan Deleon City of Duncanville

The Certified Professional Turf Manager (CPTM) designa-

David Gibson City of The Colony

ence degree or a long tenure in the industry.

Jonathan Moncreif Denton County

als who acquire the CPTM designation benefit the turfgrass

Justin Mowrey Green Grass Fertilization

and increased competitiveness in the job market.

Nick Evans City of Sherman

Elvis Fisher Ewing Irrigation Matthew Jobe Sugar Creek Country Club Jeffrey Smith Lawn Doctor of West Houston

tion recognizes a level of achievement in professional turfgrass management inTexas beyond a Bachelor of Sci-

The CPTM designation is a mark of distinction. Professionindustry and themselves through increased self-esteem and respect, increased value and service to their employer

By acquiring the CPTM designation, the professional turf manager sets himself or herself apart from other turf managers.

For applicants to be considered for the CPTM designation and to maintain that designation they must provide documented evidence of turf management skills, participation in continuing education programs and successful employment in the turfgrass industry.

Applicants for the CPTM designation are also required to satisfactorily complete a comprehensive written examination. An intensive 4-day training program in preparation for the examination is optional.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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