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Written on November 5th, 2011
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Written on September 27th, 2011
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SNGCSA Scholarship Downloads
Written on March 29th, 2011
The Sierra Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association (SNGCSA) raises donations from various sources to fund our ongoing scholarship and research program. The S&R program annually funds scholarships to deserving turfgrass and ornamental horticulture students throughout Northern California and the Reno/Carson City, NV areas. Scholarships are awarded annually to assist students whom we feel will stay within the industry and be our leaders of the future. The deadline for applications to be submitted to the SNGCSA office is June 15, 2011.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:
- The candidate must be attending an accredited college or university in Northern California or have a permanent residence within Northern California.
- The candidate must be enrolled, or plan to enroll (work in progress notice will be necessary prior to award) in turfgrass, ornamental horticulture, or related degree or certificate program.
- The candidate must demonstrate their financial need.
- The candidate must demonstrate their scholastic ability.
These items will be used by the scholarship and research committee to determine the scholarship recipients. The decision of the committee and board of directors will be final. Scholarships will be awarded at our Annual Scholarship and Research Tournament to be held at The Ridge Golf Course on July 18, 2011.
Sierra’s January and February News Letter
Written on March 28th, 2011
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Written on March 24th, 2011
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Roseville golf course dog may be sent packing
Written on January 20th, 2011
There was a recent story about a SNGCSA member in the Sacramento Bee:
It’s the most one-sided love affair in history, by appearance.
The members and staff at Sierra View, a blue-collar private golf club in Roseville, spent eight years spoiling Mooch rotten.
Mooch, her mistrustful behavior indicating serious abuse before she came into their lives, spent eight years acting largely indifferent.
Yet human and canine parties couldn’t be happier together. That’s why the club’s members are torn up that a forced separation appears imminent.
Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/01/15/3325687/roseville-golf-course-dog-may.html#ixzz1BbdIrpZI
Sierra’s November and December Newsletter
Written on January 7th, 2011
Download your November and December Newsletter. In this issue, you will hear from President Jim Alwine, get the latest news from Dave Wilber, and learn about some funny gifts from the Holiday party!
Free Video by PACE Turf Helps Explain Frost Delays to Golfers
Written on December 28th, 2010
Frost delays possibly rank second to aeration in the number of complaints superintendents receive from their golfer clients. But like aeration, the practice of instituting frost delays to protect turf is critically important. A free video from PACE Turf is now available to help explain to golfers how frost damages turf and why a frost delay of just two hours can make a big difference in the ability of turf to survive. Turf scientist Dr. Larry Stowell clearly explains in “Frost Delays: The Cold Hard Facts” that “frozen ice crystals can act like knives on the foliage” of turf. Dr. Stowell also explains that frost can even damage dormant turf.
The video is available free of charge on YouTube and is the latest in a new series of golfer education videos that PACE Turf offers at no charge to the turf management community. The videos offer clear, concise and science-based explanations of topics that affect golfers, such as aeration and the role of hot or cold weather in turf damage.
“Our goal with these videos is to provide superintendents the scientific backup they need to communicate with lay audiences, such as golfers, managers and greens committees,” said Dr. Stowell, director of PACE Turf. “We hear frequent complaints from golfers about frost delays, but we also know from the scientific literature that frost followed by traffic really can inflict serious injury to turf. This video makes the case that the short-term inconvenience caused by frost delays is well worth the trouble in the longer term.”
The PACE Turf video is suitable for viewing at greens committee meetings, in club houses or other areas frequented by golf patrons.
It can be viewed on at this link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR7eAloWCpM). The video can also be placed on superintendent association websites or golf course websites by clicking on the “embed” button that appears underneath the video on YouTube. PACE Turf’s other golfer education and superintendent education videos can be viewed on the PACE Turf YouTube Channel or http://www.youtube.com/user/paceturf.
PACE Turf is a membership organization that provides breaking research news, information and expert advice on its website www.paceturf.org. The mission of PACE Turf is to generate and share independent and objective agronomic information for turf professionals, so they may develop management programs that are effective, practical and scientifically sound.
Media Contact:
Felicia Gillham
Gillham & Associates Marketing Communications
619-482-8820; Fax: 619-482-8825; Cell: 619-341-3054
Media Notice: Permission is granted to post the video on your media website.
Wilber’s Sierra Nevada News
Written on October 21st, 2010
By Dave Wilber
Moody Ayeb takes over at Mather Golf Club. Mather is managed by CourseCo and Moody has been working for them most recently as the Asst. Super at The Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland.
Jeremy Payne is now the Super at Winchester C.C. in Meadow Vista and will be part of the Valley Crest management effort there. Jeremy is leaving Empire Ranch GC in Folsom where he was Commander in Chief.
Tracey Shanahan at Darkhorse G. C. reports trials in conjunction with UC Riverside are going well. Look for the SNGCSA to have a Research Meeting there as part of our 2011 program line up. Did you know Tracey’s brother Don Shanahan is the Assistant at Darkhorse? Don is one of our newest members. Welcome! What happens when they disagree? Brotherly love, I’m sure. Read more about Wilber’s Sierra Nevada News
Sierra Election News
Written on October 21st, 2010
This year the Annual Election Meeting will be on November 1, 2010 at Cameron Park C.C. Jessie Creencia, CGCS has been a long time supporter of the SNGCSA and continues to be active on our various committees.
Individuals seeking election this year are Jim Alwine who is running for President of the Sierra Nevada GCSA. He has served on the chapter’s Board of Directors for the past 4 years. He is also a Director on the California GCSA and this year’s Co-Chairman of the Government Relations Committee. He graduated from Purdue University, worked as an assistant at Woodbridge Golf & C.C. and Catta Verdera C.C. He has been Superintendent at Stockton Golf & C.C. since 2005.
Next, we have Jeff Couwenhoven running for Vice President of the Sierra Nevada GCSA. He has served on the BOD for the last 3 years, most recently as Secretary/Treasurer. Jeff graduated from California State University, Fresno and went on to work as an assistant at Copper River C.C., Tracy Golf and C.C., and Woodcreek G. C. He’s been with Valley Crest for over 7 years and now is the Superintendent of Woodcreek G.C. Jeff has been instrumental in his management of finances for the Sierra Nevada composing Standard Operating Procedures for all financial transactions within the Chapter.
Jeremy Payne is running for Secretary/ Treasurer of the Sierra Nevada GCSA. He has
served on the BOD for the last 2 years and served as Chairman of the Education Committee and is currently Chairman of the Golf Committee. Jeremy graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and proceeded to work as a NCGA Intern at the Meadow Club. He was assistant at Sharon Heights G.C. and Sierra View C.C. before taking the Superintendent position at Empire Ranch G.C. He is now in his first month of employment with Valley Crest G.C. Maintenance as Superintendent of Winchester CC. Read more about Sierra Election News