STMA in Action News from the Sports Turf Managers Association

STMA continues New Membership Incentive promotion, referral rewards

TMA is continuing viduals who have not been an affiliate and student members new qualifying individual that its successful New STMA national member since are not eligible for the free con- signs up for a membership will S Membership Incentive 2000—are eligible to receive ference registration benefit. receive a $100 voucher that can program, citing the extremely a free conference registration To see if you qualify for be used on a variety of items, favorable reception it has received. (valued at $375, to be used the free conference promo- including STMA merchandise, The program offers a number of within 3 years) when they pur- tion, please visit www.STMA. conference registration fees or incentives to new members and chase an STMA membership. org or call the STMA office at membership dues. There is no a referral bonus program, both This new member offer is valid 800.323.3875. limit to the number of new designed to help the association for the association’s sports turf recruits a member can refer; build on its continued growth. manager and commercial cat- STMA referral rewards he/she will receive the $100 egories, including individuals All STMA members are eli- voucher incentive for each new New Member Benefits at the associate level (sports gible for the association’s new person they refer who signs up. Through the program, turf manager and commercial referral rewards program. Any Stay tuned for more details at new members—those indi- associates). Unfortunately, new current member who refers a www.STMA.org! ■

Making Memories in the Mile High City with former All-Pro linebacker and 2015 Conference keynote speaker Karl Mecklenburg

elebrate STMA’s 26th confer- a pro career that included six ence and exhibition in Denver and three appearances. C with all the exceptional sessions, Considered the NFL's most versatile seminars, and workshops you’ve come to player, Karl played all seven defensive expect from the industry’s premier sports front positions. Bronco coaches wanted field association. Nestled in the foot- him at the point of attack and would hills of the Rocky Mountains, Denver move him throughout the game. There is one of America’s most unique travel were many games where Mecklenburg destinations with a myriad of unique played all seven positions in the course neighborhoods that feature a cuisine, of a single game. attraction, or interest for every taste. Join In 2001, Karl was inducted into the your peers January 13-16, 2015 in this Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and the exciting city for the ultimate learning Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Karl has event of the year. been a semi finalist for the Pro Football Not to be missed will be the confer- Hall of Fame each of the past 3 years. ence’s keynote speaker, former Denver Karl is a member of the National Broncos All-Pro Linebacker Karl Speakers Association. He enjoys speak- Mecklenburg. According to his biog- ing to a variety of groups, and his story raphy: is both humorous and inspirational. The Former Denver Broncos Captain lessons life in the NFL taught him about and All-Pro Linebacker Karl teamwork, courage, dedication, desire, Mecklenburg rose from being a college honesty and forgiveness, and goal setting walk-on and a 12th round draft pick to are his "Six Keys to Success." ■

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