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Golf Course Superintendents of New Jersey the Greener Side Vol. 6 No. 6 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION of NEW JERSEY Vol. 6 No. 6 December 1983 DATES TO REMEMBER January 4,1984 January 28- September 21,1984 Willet Wilt Racquetball In­ February 3,1984 GCSANJ 7th Annual In­ vitational. Little Silver, 55th GCSAA Convention, Las vitational Championship, N.J. Contact Ken Kubik Vegas, Nevada Canoe Brook Country for info January 10,12,19,1984 Club, Skip Cameron, host January 26-27,1984 Automatic Irrigation Systems IN OUR NEXT ISSUE GCSAA Golf Championship, Seminar, Cook College, GCSAA National Candidates McCormick Ranch Golf New Brunswick, N.J. Respond to Questions Club and Phoenician Golf Contact Dr. Ralph Engel from the Greener Side and Racquet Club, for further info Phoenix, Arizona the GREENER SIDE GCSANJ Newsletter is published President's six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Message Jersey, P.O. Box 231, New Brun­ swick, N.J. 08903. From Bob Dickison Ed Walsh, CGCS CGCS Editor the Wayne Foster, Photography Editor's Charlie Cross, Special Projects Desk At the start of my second term I would Maraliese Goosman, Illustrations like to thank all of the Board members and other members who helped and served on Please address inquiries con­ committees of the Association over the past cerning advertising to: The year-ending Editor’s Desk is always my favorite. I sit at my desk and randomly year. Without you we could not have had the Mary Walsh jot down thoughts about the year concluded, successful year that we did have in 1983. 13 Round Lake Park Road I would also want to take this time to Monroe, New York 10950 the people I’ve dealt with and the year to come. Now that I’ve explained what it is I’ll welcome the new Board members and write, here it is: Jim McLoughlin will be a Committee people who are going to serve hell of an asset to the right organization; the association over the next 12 months. Bob Osterman should take a long vacation As most of you already know, at our and relax after this year; I don’t think any annual meeting on November 15th, a blue golf course superintendent could have a ribbon committee was formed to examine better group of people to work with than I our district set up. They are to report back have at Ridgewood; I have never seen such to the membership on or before our first a big improvement in newsletters regular meeting in April. We now have throughout the country than I have this eight districts of which two are operating year; Louis Miller is even further off the reasonably well, one fairly well, four wall than before; I wonder if Willet Wilt is poorly, and one has been disbanded. It is related to Walter Will; nobody makes obvious to the executive board and active better golf machines than Dick Van Zandt; membership that a study of our district set up and an evaluation of our needs are very GOLF COURSE I saw Richie (Down Town) Browne slice two drives this year, a first; Peter is finally much in order. I don’t know what recom­ SUPERINTENDENTS getting rid of the yips and it’s libel to cost mendations the district study committee will have, but one thing is for certain, over ASSOCIATION me; where is Al Wilson? Bear Bryant’s wife has moved to New Brunswick, N.J. She said the next year some things will have to of NEW JERSEY she wanted to get as far away from college change if we are going to stay a viable football as possible (get the picture?); organization in the future. Cook College - Rutgers University Ginny is becoming a sports family mother - Not only will the district set up change, Box 231 at the kids’ sporting events she yells at but there will have to be more people in­ New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 everyone; has Bert really slowed down his volved with the operation of the association. pace?; like him or not, Jack’s a good guy to The membership, in general, has begun to OFFICERS OF GCSANJ have on your side, nobody works harder get complacent over the last two to three Bob Dickison, CGCS when you need it most ; John Boyer will be a years. President big asset to the GCSANJ; Les Mickens Everyone’s help is needed to keep this a Bob Ribbans looks real comfortable in Pa.; Boy, do we strong organization. Vice President need an irrigation system at RCC; Thanks Ken Wayne Foster whatever happened to the Jets; Bill Adams For the past six years, Ken Kubik has Secretary is a real pleasure to work with ; I hope I can served our Association as Newsletter Wayne Ballinger, CGCS concentrate more time on bunker work in Advertising Manager. During Ken’s tenure Treasurer ‘84; Bill Smart still does a great job with this publication has grown to a point where very little $; I didn’t think Mary and I could it is nationally recognized. Ken’s dedication Ed Nickelsen have a better relationship but she proved Past President and conscientiousness are without a doubt me wrong in ‘83 - I really love her; good one of the main reason’s for this luck Joe Kennedy, Joe Heroian, Jeff Drake, EXECUTIVE BOARD recognition. Ken has been, on occasion, my John Wantz and everyone starting a new whipping post, my crying towel, and is a Mike Dale position in ‘84; Mrs. McCanless, I promise I person I am truly proud to call a very good Director, District 1 won’t be with your husband on your bir­ friend. Thanks for being there when I John Ward thday or anniversary in ‘84; we are all needed you, which was often. Director, District 2 going to miss Jiggs; Wayne has done a Ken is resigning his position as of the first Dennis Shea great job at Rockaway; I never attended a of the year. It has become an awkward Director, District 3 better meeting than Rumson this year; Jim position at best for him. In his attempts to Gilligan, get involved again, we need you; encourage increases in our advertising Joel Jacquemot want to have fun, play Winged Foot before Director, District 4 patrons, he has often increased his own ? or just after the Open; this association can competition. I am certain Wharton School really be strong if the young guys take a Director, District 6 of Business would not encourage such a more active role; I really had a serious practice. Ken will continue his involvement Charlie Cross discussion with Carol Rhodes the other day ; with the Greener Side. He will still write the Director, District 7 Skip had Canoe Brook in perfect condition “Willet Wilt” column, help with “Chip John Boyer for the Women’s Amateur this year ; Frank Shots” and assist our new Advertising Director, District 8 Hannigan will be a big asset to the Golf Manager, Mary Walsh, until she learns the Dr. Henry Indyk Course Superintendents as USGA ropes. Executive Director Executive Director; best of the holidays to We all owe Ken a great debt of thanks for you all. his work. U.S.G.A. Links During the recent past there has been concern that the Golf Course Superin­ tendents who have hosted U.S.G.A. events FUN ’N’ GAMES with have not been adequately recognized by the U.S.G.A. for their efforts in preparing and maintaining their course for the specific event. Is this a justified concern or not? Having talked with a number of Golf Course Superintendents who have hosted U.S.G.A. events the majority felt they have received very good recognition from the U.S.G.A. The recognition came by being included in the closing ceremonies, having the superintendent and staff acknowledged verbally at the closing ceremonies, and in one instance having the superintendent speak at the closing ceremonies. The host superintendents mentioned that their working relationships with the tournament director were excellent and that they were given more than adequate support in seeing that the tournament ran smooth as possible. Receiving follow up letters thanking the host club and entire staff was also mentioned. One host superintendent feels that the public at large should be made more aware "You’re a sadistic psychopath who of what it takes to run a tournament. After enjoys inflicting misery on others, all, the golf course, clubhouse facilities, and Mr. McCanless. You’d be a terrific numerous committees just don’t become finely honed overnight. Many hours of golf-course designer.” planning and preparation are involved in running a quality golf tournament. How can the public be made more aware of what goes on behind the scenes? That’s a good question. You people reading this could give some thought to that question. Ideas are always welcome. All in all the host superintendents of U.S.G.A. events expressed very positive CUSHMAN feelings from working with the U.S.G.A. at tournament time. The U.S.G.A. is a good organization even though some do not feel so. They strive to TURFCARE make the game of golf enjoyable for every golfer. Setting standards on golf equipment, Equipment to Increase constantly reviewing rules, working with improved varieties of turfgrasses, working Productivity and Improve with handicapping systems, running some of the finest golf tournaments the world has Your Greens and Tees to offer, the list goes on and on. When we as Golf Course Superintendents • TRANSPORTATION Here’s a fine, upstanding pillar of strength have the chance to work with the U.S.G.A.
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