2014

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT
Mal McLaren Award
Government Relations
Scott Brickley
scottb@bunkerhillgc.com
330.725.2829

VICE PRESIDENT
Strategic Planning/Historical
Mark Figurella
mfigurella421@gmail.com
330.562.1691

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Sean McHugh, CGCS
spm@clevelandmetroparks.com
440.232.7247

CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR
Finance/Communication/Benevolent
Michelle L. Frazier-Feher, CGCS
mlfrazier@aol.com
216.469.9287

TRUSTEES

SECRETARY/TREASURER
Golf & Tournament
Bryan Fitch
bry_fitch@hotmail.com
440.934.6217

Website
Charles (Chuck) Hayes
chuckshcc@gmail.com
330.933.4673

Membership
Tobin (Toby) Lane
tlane33sgc@yahoo.com
330.332.9095

Program & Education
Sam Leatherberry
sam.leatherberry@ourclub.com
678.414.7714

Social/Assistant Relations
Eric Snodgrass
eric.snodgrass@tamoshantergolf.com
330.477.5111

ASSISTANT GCS RELATIONS/ Program & Education
Dave Willmott
dwillmott2001@sharongc.com
330.239.2383

INDUTRIAL RELATIONS
Scholarship & Research

Jason Bennett
330.416.0908
osu23jb@hotmail.com

Matt Kilpeck
mkilpeck@agrium.com
440.724.1223

Lenny Marino
l.marino@bakervehicle.com
216.401.1152

Mission Statement
Promoting the profession of the golf course superintendent
through education, camaraderie and cooperation among
fellow members in Northern Ohio since 1923

Schedule of Events 3
By The Board - June 5
On The Road with the USGA 7
August Meeting Notice 8
Local News 9
OTF Scholarship Tournament 10
GCSAA & OTF News 11
OSU Turfgrass Field Days 12
Friends & Family Picnic at Clays Park 14
OSHA News 15
GCSAA Field Representative Update 17


We are now half way through the golf season
and I hope everyone has had a prosperous year
up to this point. This season has been a roller
coaster ride of weather changes, some severe in
nature. It is these weather events that bring out
the best in all of us. I applaud all of the area
Superintendents and staff who found their
courses affected by severe weather in the last couple of months. The incredible
effort and hard work that I've witnessed throughout Northern Ohio, only
strengthens my belief that our Association has some of the best Superintendents in
the Nation...keep up the great work it has been truly impressive.

I want to thank Chuck Hayes and his staff for an absolutely stunning golf course they
provided for our June 9
th
meeting at Shady Hollow Country Club. We had an
outstanding attendance and beautiful weather to compliment a great day had by
all.

Please do not forget the Friends and Family Picnic and Camping at Clays park July
26
th
it always has proven to be great time, with plenty of activities for kids and
adults. Camping will be available Saturday night and Michelle is always good for
campfire story. Please join us you wont be sorry! Vendor day has been revamped a
new and improved Vendor Day will take place at Bob-O-Link Golf on August 13
th
.

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July 26-27, 2014
Family & Friend Picnic
Place: Clays Park
Cost: $25/pp for both days
or
$15/pp for Sat. or Sun.


August 6, 2014
OTF Turfgrass Research & Field Day
OTF Research & Education Facility
2710 North Star Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221



August 13, 2014
Industry Day
Bob O Link G.C.
Hosts: Bob & Bryan Fitch
Cost: Demo & Lunch - $0
Golf TBD
Time: TBD
Points: 0.1 TBD


September 17, 2014
Annual Clam Bake
Ridge Top G.C.
Host: Gregg Bobbs
Cost: $75
Time: 11:00 AM Shotgun
Points: 0.1 service points






September 23, 2014
OTF Scholarship & Research
Tournament
Firestone Country Club


October 20, 2014
Joint Meeting with NW PA GCSA
Youngstown C.C.


November 12, 2014
Annual Meeting


November 21, 2014
Night at the Races
Northfield Park Rocksino
Host: NOGCSA


December 9-11, 2014
OTF Conference & Show
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center
Sandusky, OH
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Between the generosity of the Fitch Family and the diligent
work of Industrial Relations Committee, this event will be like
no other Vendor Day in the past. First of all, John Miller will be
speaking on the Globally Harmonized System which will
provide .10 GCSAA points and 1.0 ODA Core education points.
There will be some 20+ Vendors and Manufacturing
Representatives present and the best part of it all its FREE if
you register before the deadline date of August 4
th
, so please
dont miss out register now!

Last but not least, I want to remind you of our Action Alerts
being posted on our NOGCSA website and the GCSAA website.
We have some very concerning issues that have come to our
attention. These issues, such as the new proposed rule jointly
released by US EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers, that
would give Federal jurisdiction over Private and State waters
at our clubs. This rule change could possible bring on new
regulations and or restrictions pertaining to water use and or
treatment of any body of water on your course. It is issues
such as this and several more which need you attention.
Please join us in our efforts to be heard at the State and
Federal levels on issues that can potentially impact the golf
industry. Strength is in numbers and your participation does
make a difference.

Sincerely,

Scott Brickley
NOGCSA President
Scottb@bunkerhillgc.com
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President Brickley called the Board of Trustees of the
Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America regular board
meeting to order at 8:47 AM.

ROLL CALL: Bennett, Brickley, Feher, Fitch, Hayes,
Kilpeck, Marino, Willmott present. Figurella, Lane,
Leatherberry, McHugh and Snodgrass Absent

Industrial Representative Bennett moved to accept the
minutes from the May 8, 2014, regular meeting.
Trustee Hayes seconded. Motion passed

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget & Finance Chapter Administrator Feher
reported that there was currently $13,535.47 in the
checking account, $33,542.59 in the scholarship &
research account, $30,289.07 in the money market
account, $2,610.00 in the 100
th
Anniversary account
and $631.05 in the Pay Pal Account. The Profit & Loss
through June 8, 2014 shows Net Income of $11,280.17.

Program & Education No report.

Editorial No report.

Golf & Tournament Fitch has contract for Bob-o-Link.
Bob-o-Link would like to donate golf. There was
discussion about charging a minimal amount for the day
and full costs if someone doesnt register by the
deadline date.

Membership & Welcoming No Report.

Social Chapter Administrator Feher has the tickets for
the RubberDucks game, which is on Friday. We have
only sold 10 tickets.

Strategic Planning No Report
Historical & Benevolent No Reports.

Public Relations President Brickley reported that the
date is set for August 30 at 8 AM. We will be
overseeding behind the clubhouse. We should put on
the website and see if we can get service points and
have a gathering afterwards.

Industrial Relations Committee needs to get together
about the event. Looking at speed dating event. The
board discussed and agreed to allow two manufacturer
representatives from each member company also
attend. Additional reps would be $100. We would
charge $200 for non-member or they can join for the
year for $180. The letter needs to be redone and we
need to get the CEUs and apply for pesticide points. In
addition, it was suggested that the committee talk to
vendors about donating items for prizes and giving each
attendee a punch card.

Assistant Relations No report.

Employment Relations Mill Creek is advertising for a
new Superintendent.

Mal McLaren Award We have received a nomination.

Scholarship & Research Chapter Administrator Feher
sent $500 for the Methyl Bromide. We need to send an
additional $500. One Legacy application has been
received.

Government & Environmental Relations President
Brickley sat in on quarterly briefing. Brickley reported
that it cost New York $100,000 to put together their
BMPs for water usage. Brickley will follow up with
Mark Jordan on Ohios.

Website No Report.

Bylaws & Ethics No report.

OLD BUSINESS

Regional Impromptu Social Gatherings
Hayes & Snodgrass will do one after July 4
th
. They will
get Feher a date.

100
th
Anniversary Account Chapter Administrator
Feher has set it up and placed $2,500 into the account
and $110 raised from the 50/50 at the Grantwood
Meeting.




continued on page 9
Shady Hollow Country Club June 9, 2014
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Joint Meeting with GPGCSA Kilpeck has the Northwest
Logo and will send to Feher. Keith Happ will be doing a talk
about the year in review and looking forward to 2015.

NEW BUSINESS
Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following
applications for membership:

none

Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following
members for reinstatement:

Tony Cisterino Lake Erie Golf Cars AFF

Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following
members for reclassification:

George Noll from A to AA
Jim Noel from A to AA

Industrial Representative Bennett motioned and Trustee
Hayes seconded to approve the above members for
reinstatement and reclassification. The motion passed.

The Hall of Fame date has been set for October 15, 2014 at
Canterbury C.C.

There was no correspondence.

The next Board meeting is set for July 8, 2014 at 11:00 A.M.
at Barrington C.C.

President Brickley adjourned the meeting at 9:40 A.M.


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DOUBLE DUTY

By Bob Vavrek, senior agronomist, North-Central Region
June 23, 2014

Recent rain, heat and high humidity have transformed
roughs and fairways into hayfields. Mowing schedules have
barely been able to keep pace with rapid turf growth and
managing clippings has been challenging.

Most golf facilities use blowers to clear clippings, tree seeds
and other debris from playing surfaces. Courses that own
more than one turbine-type blower might try to use two
units in tandem to disperse wet, heavy accumulations of
clippings more efficiently. Try different angles on the
output manifolds of the front versus rear blower to
maximize clipping dispersal. Also, be sure your utility
vehicle has enough power to tow multiple blowers and try
to avoid tight corners because reversing may not be an
option.

Source: Bob Vavrek (rvavrek@usga.org)
Information on the USGAs Course Consulting Service
Contact the Green Section Staff


































Two turbine blowers in tandem can move clumps of
heavy, wet clippings much better than a single unit,
especially when the output angle is adjusted to maximize
debris dispersion.
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Were you affected by the weather? Send us you pictures to publish in the newsletter.

Photo Courtesy of Scott
Brickley, Golf Course
Superintendent at Bunker
Hill Golf Course.

This is a picture of the
creek overflowing its banks
on #18 at Bunker Hill G.C.
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Do you want to help shape the future of golf course
management? Are you interested in helping your
colleagues influence legislation and regulations that impact
golf courses? Do you want to serve in an important
leadership role in your chapter and national association?

GCSAA is taking its government relations efforts to the next
level. We are looking for GCSAA Grassroots Ambassadors.
The goal is to match a member of GCSAA with each
Member of Congress, and to build strong relationships
between them. The program will establish a network of
committed volunteers to serve as the go-to people for
lawmakers and their staff on golf course management
issues. The most important thing you can do as a GCSAA
Grassroots Ambassador is share your story
GCSAA Grassroots Ambassadors
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(Jerry) Gerald E Husemann
Senior Sales Specialist
Phone: 937-492-8597
Mobile: 937-604-5617
gerald.huseman@basf.com
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The First Green!
June 26, 2014

The post below was written for the Midwest Association
of Golf Course Superintendents by Cathy Relyea of the
First Green. This program is great at getting kids on the
golf course and teaching them how to use practical
knowledge they learn in the classroom by applying it in
the real world. If you would like to have the First Green
come to your golf course let me know and we will make
it happen.

First Green coming to Chicago
Cathy Relyea from the First Green Foundation will
introduce First Green, an innovative environmental
education outreach program using golf courses as
environmental learning labs, at the August 26 MAGCS
monthly meeting at Harborside International. Shell be
joined by representatives from the Illinois and Indiana
Sea Grant Program (IISG). First Green and IISG are
seeking to bring First Green to the Chicago area, with
help from Luke Cella, MAGCS executive director, and
John Miller, Midwest Golf Course Superintendents
Association of America (GCSAA) representative. IISG
will be applying for a second round of funding this fall
to provide superintendent resources kits, training for
superintendents and identify classroom teachers.
















What is First Green?
First Green is an innovative environmental education
outreach program using golf courses as environmental
learning labs. First Green coordinates outdoor STEM
learning labs at golf courses that allow students to
perform hands-on experiments and tests, all within the
focus of their schools environmental science and/or
environmental horticulture curricula. In these outdoor
labs students test water quality, collect soil samples,
identify plants, do math activities and work with local
issues, such as stream-bed or owl-nest restoration.
Many of the field trips involve community
organizations. In Bellevue, Wash., the citys Stream
Team often has a learning station at Glendale Country
Clubs field trips and engages students in identifying
macro-invertebrates (bugs) from the Glendale pond.

Hosting a Field Trip
Golf course superintendents are key players in a First
Green field trip, working with the teacher to select a
lesson or lessons from the First Green website
(www.thefirstgreen.org) that fits what the students are
learning in the classroom. Superintendents are the
subject matter experts and have plenty of knowledge
to share. With the help of the planning checklists and
lesson plans on the First Green website,
superintendents can host their own field trips. While
sometimes a little apprehensive at hosting their first
field trips, superintendents love the interaction with
inquisitive students and are quickly sold on the benefits
of reaching out to the community. Frank Tichenor, golf
course superintendent at Forest Hill Field Club in
Bloomfield, New Jersey said after his first field trip, I
have to say yesterday was one of the best days I have
ever spent on a golf course!

Growing the Game
Over 15,000 students have been on First Green field
trips. Each field trip reaches an estimated 230 people
with environmental and golf messages (due to students
sharing with friends and families and teachers sharing
with colleagues). For many students, a First Green field
trip is their first foray onto a golf course.















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The United States Golf Association (USGA) awarded First
Green STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics) grants in 2013 and 2014 to help expand
from Washington into Oregon, California, Utah,
Colorado, New Jersey and British Columbia.
















Larry Gilhuly, director of northwest region, USGA Green
Section, is surrounded by students during a field trip.
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Arms Trucking
Brian Bates
800.362.1343


Baker Vehicle Systems
Harland Baker, Rick Baker,
Kevin Kroll, Lenny Marino
330.467.2250

BASF Corporation
Gerald Husemann
937.604.5617

Century Equipment
Norton Brick - Tim Hughes -
Ryan Miller - Ron Smolik
800.522.8676

































Harrells Turf Specialty
Glenn Omori
440.439.1393

H & S Stump Removal
Jack Hopkins
330.654.2347

Perk Air
Bob Doty
330.296.7307

Precision Golf Construction
Mike ODonnell, CGCS
440.285.2117




































Shearer Golf
805-GOLF-909

South East Golf Car Co.
888.684.4653


Walker Supply
Mike Sekula - Bill Walker
800.792.5537

Wolf Creek Company
Scott Knowles
937.854.2694

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