"I feel that pond management is justas important as turf management,"says Palmer, who uses aerators fromOtterbine/Barebo to maintain waterquality in the course's water features."From the start of my career in 1955,pond management was always somethingI was interested in. We use the water [inthe ponds] for irrigation and, of course,every member that plays the coursesees it."

Lakes and ponds have balancedecosystems, just like turf. Just beforedawn, water oxygen levels are typical-ly at their lowest levels because aquat-ic plants ceased photosynthesis after thesun set. Plants won't begin rechargingthe water until the sun rises again. Ina well-balanced pond, there is enoughoxygen present in the water to supportaquatic life. However, lakes and pondscan easily fall out of balance, especial-ly in warm weather.

In the summer, thermal stratificationis a fairly common occurrence, espe-cially in relatively shallow lakes andponds. The aerobic or epilimnion layernear the surface is the warmest part andcontains the most oxygen. Algal bloomsflourish in these conditions. As algaethrive, they block sunlight from pen-trating the surface. This kills beneficialaquatic plants, which under good cir-cumstances keep oxygen levels up in allwater levels. The faculative or ther-mocline layer features rapid tempera-ture drops and much less oxygen.

The anaerobic or hypoliminion layerat the bottom contains little or no oxy-gen. As fish and plants die, they drift tothe bottom of the pond where theydecompose. The decompostion processfurther robs the water of oxygen. Theresulting organic matter is filled with toxicgases, such as methane and hydrogensulfide. The "rotten egg" smell of hydro-gen sulfide is characterisitic of a eutroph-ic pond. Nutrients released from thepond bottom can rise to the surfaceand trigger blooms of scum-formingblue-green algae. This dense filamentousalgae not only looks unattractive, but itcan cause havoc in irrigation systems ifyou are using the pond as a holdingarea for irrrigation water.

The Eutrophication ProcessIn all lakes and ponds, eutrophication

is an ongoing process. In nature, thebuild-up of nutrients slowly transformsponds into wetlands and then into mead-ows. Finally, the woodlands take over.

The eutrophication process can take

many decades when ponds are undis-turbed. Nutrients build up slowly.However, in highly maintained areas,fertilizers can mix with runoff water toquickly add nitrogen to pond water.The influx of effluent water also great-ly adds to the water's nutrient level.Aquatic plants thrive on the nitrogen,growing rapidly.

A process that naturally takes manyyears can be accelerated to just a fewyears. Restoring a euptrophic pond to ahealthy, clear body of water requires acombination of techniques. Aquatic her-

bicides, mechanical harvesters, wateraerators, and plant-loving fish are afew of the alternatives to remove unwant-ed vegetation. Many water site managerschoose an integrated treatment approach.

Aeration will help restore depleted dis-solved oxygen levels. Nature aerateswater with wind, waves, and rainfall.Wind whips oxygen into water at the sur-face and sends the aerated water crash-ing down. This circulates down, push-ing the deep layers of water upward.

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Preserving Lake & Pond Watercontinued from page 11to assist nature in keeping water sup-plies adequately aerated. There areseveral aeration methods. The bestmethod for your situation will dependon the size and depth of thelake, the local climate, anddesired effect.

The primary water aerationmethods are vertical aerators,horizontal aerators, and dif-fused air injection.

Vertical Aerators. The foun-tain displays you see in lakes andponds are often the work of ver-tical aerators. While all fountainssupply some amount of water aer-ation, only vertical aerators pro-vide significant aeration. A pumppulls water from lower levelsand sends it shooting into the air.As the water sprays in a pattern,it absorbs oxygen. As the water dropscrash to the lake or pond surface, theypenetrate the surface and create waveaction. This further oxygenates thewater.

"Our primary reason for using verticalaerators was to oxygenate the water,"explains Larry Major, general manag-

er of Moon Valley Country Club inPhoenix, AZ, which has six Air-O- Latorvertical units in a total of four ponds.Keeping the water oxygenated is par-ticularly crucial for Moon Valley, as itsponds are home to bass, and aquatic-

weed-eating Tilapia and White Amur,a variety of carp.

"On two of the holes, the verticalaerators serve a secondary function-theylet the golfers know where the water fea-tures are," notes Major. "Because ofthe way the course is laid out, you can'tsee the water hazards, but you can see

the water thrown up by the aerators."Vertical aerators are available in a

number of sizes and they create a vari-ety of water displays. The height andwidth of the water display will dependon the size of the pump and motor. You

want an aesthetically pleasingpa ttern that will move thedesired amount of water with-out spraying bystanders. Also,a curved pond or a lake with sev-eral "fingers" will need severalaerators located through thebody of water to give adequatecirculation.

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"The aerator throws water about 20feet up in the air-you can definitely seeit when you make the tum onto Hunter'sRidge Drive," says Ron Moore, super-intendent of the 6,300-yard semi-privatecourse. "As a result of the 'fountain'appearance the aerator creates, wehave been able to sell a couple of lots."

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Many vertical aerator manufacturersalso make lighting kits you can attachto the units for night displays. Remember,the more elaborate patterns and light-ing, the more electricity you will use.When you prepare a budget, keep inmind whether you are using the verticalaeration for pond maintenance, deco-ration, or both.

The sound offallingwater can providea soothing mask toother urbannoise.

Another element to consider is timing.It is better, says Kevin Clunis, super-intendent of Stillwater Country Clubin Stillwater, MN, to address waterquality before it becomes a problem.Last year, the club installed a Kascovertical aerator in a 2.3 acre pond.

"Because the pond freezes in the win-ter, obviously we can't use the aeratoryear-round," says Clunis. "But we get itout there in the spring, as early as pos-sible. You can't just throw a unit out therewith wall-to-wall algae mats and exceptit to work overnight. You want to get itout early, before your problems start.

Although Clunis says the unit hascleared up 98 percent of the pond's algaeproblem, he still uses copper sulfateand Aquashade dye, which helps cutoff sunlight that weeds and algae requireto grow. "Plus the members like to seethe blue water coming out of the aera-tor," he adds.

Many units have timers so you can pro-gram the aerator to operate overnight orat specific times. The sound of fallingwater can provide a soothing mask toother urban noise.

Horizontal Aerators. The main purposeof horizontal aerators is to circulatewater beneath the surface. These unitstypically float on the surface and staymounted in one location or circulate ina given area.

A submerged propeller sends aerat-ed water to lower water levels. Thisoxygenated stream of water helps breakup stratification by sending oxygentat-ed water to the bottom and water withlower oxygen levels to the surface. Thismixing keeps nutrients in suspension and

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Preserving Lake & Pond Watercontinued from page 13

oxygen-rich water throughout the pond.These conditions favor aerobic bacteriaand algae species. As these beneficialorganisms feed on nutrients, they helpprevent algae blooms.

The angle of thepropeller and size ofthe motor will deter-mine how deeply theaerator will circulatewater. As a generalrule, the larger themotor, the more waterthe propeller willmove. Horizontal aer-ators also are avail-able with decorativecovers, such as rock-like structures. Thecovers make theaerators more aes-thetically pleasing and discouragevandalism.

The pond or lake size will determinehow many aerators are necessary toprovide adequate aeration. Few lakes areperfect circles or ovals. For maximum ben-efit, you need to plan enough aerationfor the entire area.

Diffused Air Injection. Diffused air sys-tems work through a series of tubingplaced at the bottom of the lake or pond.A series of emitters along the tubing breakup the air stream into different bubblesizes. The larger the bubbles, the moresurface disturbance will occur.

An air compressor located on shoregenerates an air flow that circulatesthrough the tubing. As bubbles escapethrough the emitters, they oxygenate thewater as they rise to the surface. The ris-ing air also helps circulate the water,breaking down stratification.

For uniform aeration, the length andspacing of the tubing and the size of thecompressor must be designed specificallyfor the pond you are treating. The costof operating this type of system willdepend on the size and depth of thepond. The deeper the pond, the morepower it will take to send air upward.

Ozonation is a variation on diffusedair injection. Instead ofjust injecting airthrough underground tubing, the systemadds ozone. Ozone is an unstable gas thatacts as a powerful oxidant. Its 03 con-figuration readily breaks down into 02,which we know as the oxygen we breathe,and the oxygen radical, which easilywith other ions. This means ozone is capa-

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ble of oxidizing many organic and inor-ganic components.

"Algae are funny little creatures,"says Owen Stone, superintendent ofthe San Joaquin Country Club, an 18-hole, 7,900-yard course in Fresno, CA.

"You never know where they're going topop up. It used to be that the only thingwe used to control algae was coppersulfate. We used to have to rake the algaeout of the lake to keep it from getting intothe irrigation system-we had a greatfiltration system but it was workingovertime. But three years ago, weinstalled an ozone aeration system fromEP Aeration in our upper lake, which isabout 3-1/2 acres, and two years ago weput one in another smaller lake.

"For the first year in the upper lake,I went with just the system and didn'tuse any chemicals-and it went reallywell," he continues. "I would say it con-trols at least 80 percent of the algae. Now,I help it along with copper sulfate andAquashade dye."

Making ChoicesWhen you determine which system to

use, evaluate not only how much youwant to spend initially, but also how muchyou can afford for ongoing treatment.Then, prioritize your needs. Do youwant a water display or a natural-look-ing pond? Do you need to maintain a fishpopulation? Will golfers tolerate somelevel of floating algae?

Weigh these considerations whenyou shop for a system. Know the surfacearea, water depth, and design of yourpond when talking to distributors aboutyour options. If possible, bring a sketchof the pond with you when you talk todistributors. Addressing water qualitytoday will save you serious headachestomorrow. 0

DONALD ROSS AWARDPRESENTED ATASGCAANNUAL MEETING

The American Society of Golf CourseArchitects presented the Donald RossAward to its Executive Secretary, PaulFullmer, during their annual meeting atthe Maidstone Club, East Hampton,Long Island, NY on May 3-7. The awardis bestowed annually to an individual whohas made significant contributions to golf,specifically in golf course architecture.

Other highlights of the four-day meet-ing included: Past President Rees Jones,who moderated a panel on the ''HistoricalImpact of Long Island Golf Courses;"President Tom Clark, who moderated apanel on "What's Next WithEnvironmental Permitting?"; Formerpresident Dr. Mike Hurdzan, who leada panel on the "Audubon CooperativeSanctuary Program for Golf Courses;"Financial sources committee chairmanBrian Silva, who moderated "WhereWill We Get Financing InThe 90s?";Aliceand Pete Dye, who presented a profes-sional development seminar on "TheOcean Course at Kiawah Island ...TheUltimate Challenge;" and Mike Klemmeof Golfoto, who presented a seminar on"Marketing-The Key To Growth."

PAGE COMPLETESCERTIFICATIONPROGRAM

Donald Page, who is landscape man-ager of Harbour Ridge in Stuart, FL, hascompleted the Professional GroundsManagement Society Grounds ManagerCertification Program. He is the 29th per-son to do so since the beginning of the pro-gram.

The PGMS began this program toupgrade professionals and bring recog-nition of professionalism in the field.Applicants must be approved by a cer-tification committee, pass an exam andcomplete a series of booklets on the var-ious phases of grounds management.

MILLER APPOINTEDMANAGER FOR SMITHCO

Emil Miller has been appointed mar-keting manager for Smithco. He willbe responsible for all phases of mar-keting for the company distributors andend-users throughout 13 Southeasternstates and the Caribbean area. He willalso provide sales support services for dis-tributors and participate in corporate newproduct development and introduction.

RECYCLED WATER FORGOLF GREENS STUDIED

A research project conducted by JohnDunn, turf grass specialist, and gradu-ate student, Tom Mckay, at the Universityof Missouri-Columbia, is comparing turftreated with both sewage and drinkingwater. They are also comparing irriga-tion by sprinkler with irrigation throughporous pipes laid under the green.

The green was constructed accordingto U.S. Golf Association standards andplanted with creeping bentgrass. Irrigationpipes were set six-inches below the grasssurface and 12-inches apart.

Problems may arise with pipes beingblocked from lime build-up, effluentparticles or root hairs. Other problemscould be from the gradual accumula-tion of salt, but the research team saysthat conventional irrigation with sewageeflluent will likely cause the grass evenmore salt problems.

''It's too early to reach firm conclusions,"Dunn said. "But we have found no dif-ference in green quality since the turf waslaid last fall."

NURSERY FIELD DAYThe annual Nursery Field Day of the

Hampton Roads Agricultural ExperimentStation takes place July 15 in VirginiaBeach, VA.

The tour of ongoing research willinclude landscape weed control, azaleainsect resistance, tissue culture, andEuonymus scale biocontrol.

An auction of landscape plants andhardgoods donated by Virginia nurs-eries and suppliers will be held to raisemoney for research projects.

For registration information, contactthe Hampton Roads AgriculturalExperiment Station at 1444 DiamondSprings Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455,or call (804) 363-3900.

GENTRY JOINS IRWINStanley B. Gentry has joined the golf

course design division of Hale IrwinGolf Services, Inc. As the company'sproject architect, he will work withdevelopment executives to produce plan-ning, construction documents and spec-ifications for golf course designs.

Gentry has a degree in horticulturefrom the University of Missouri and amaster's in landscape architecture fromKansas State University. He has workedfor Dick Nugent Associates of Chicago,IL, and Rees Jones Inc., of Montclair, NJ.

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HI;',obcat Stadium graces the campus<>.). of Southwest Texas State

~~~)UniversitY, in San Marcos, TX.It's a convenient site, located 30 milesfrom Austin and 60 miles from SanAntonio.

The stadium serves as home fieldfor the university's Bobcat football team.It's also the home field for San MarcosHigh School. Ithosts about five state highschool football play-off games each year.Five major track meets are held atBobcat Stadium annually. At the end ofMarch, it was filled with the hustleand bustle ofa Special Olympics week-end. Bobcat Stadium is also the tem-porary home field for the World FootballLeague's San Antonio Riders. (TheRiders will be playing in the new SanAntonio Alamo Dome next year.)

This active schedule keeps thingshopping for STMA member, RandyPorter, swrSD's manager of grounds andhorticulture.

Coordinating the football field use forcollege and high school level teams isalways a challenge. The high schoolteams usually play on a Friday night, fol-lowed on Saturday afternoon by thecollege game. The turf gets a heavyworkout with this one-two punch, evenwhen weather conditions are ideal. Adda heavy rain, drought, or drying winds,and problem solving gets a bit moreintense.

Track meets put a different kind ofstress on turf. There are running events,usually confined to the track surface; andjumping events, throwing events, andactive spectator groups, which are every-where but the track surface. Theseactivities occur in the spring whenTexas grasses are making the cool sea-

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son/warm season transition.If it all sounds like a build-up to an

excuse for poor field conditions, thinkagain. Bobcat Stadium is the SportsTurf Managers Association FootballField of the Year.

STMA has developed the award,which it plans to present annually, tohonor the facility that rates highest infield condition and overall manage-ment. Bobcat Stadium is the first fieldto receive this award.

Plenty Of Ground To CoverThe university's total campus covers

350 acres. Says Porter, "Our depart-ment maintains between 150 and 175acres. We have 100 acres under irriga-tion. Besides the turf, we plant andcare for all the trees, shrubs and flow-er beds. We're involved with a numberof other matters that relate to groundscare and maintenance, too. For exam-ple, we're even in the garbage busi-ness. We empty 300 litter containersevery day." ,

There are DO

revolving doors atBobcat Stadium.It just seems thatway beeause of theseemingly constantstream of~eventsheld, there.

Twenty-five acres of university prop-erty are devoted to sports turf. Besidesthe football and track facilities of BobcatStadium, there are mens' baseball fields,womens' softball fields, a football prac-tice facility and 12 acres of intramuralfields. With a student body of 21,000,these fields get quite a workout.

Student activity levels are rising atSWTSU, as on most campuses. Besidesorganized sports, the number of infor-mal activities, like pick-up games, fris-bee throwing, jogging, biking and walk-ing, are steadily growing. As useincreases, so do maintenance demands.

In the grounds and horticulturedepartment, Porter has a full-time staffof 35, and an additional 10 seasonal, part-time employees during the busiest sea-sons. These part-time workers are usu-ally students. Of this staff, five full-timeand seven part-time employees areassigned to the athletic department.The work at Bobcat Stadium itself is han-dled by one of the full-time and three part-time athletic department personnel.

"Even though we work with around175 acres of property, and sports turf isonly 25 acres of that total, the sports fieldsare the most challenging," says Porter."Other high-profile areas that requirea great deal of time and attention are thePresident's house and the academicmall, a student gathering spot."

"We follow a monthly maintenanceschedule for the football field, whichincludes aerifying, fertilization, topdressing and weed control. Fire ants arethe only insect problem we have here.We bait three times a year to controlthem."

"Our athletic fields are all bermuda.We overseed all of the fields with ryegrass

in the fall, using annual rye for every-thing but the stadium. We've chosen touse perennial rye on the stadium becauseit takes hold quickly and is longer last-ing. Even though the cost of perennialrye is five times greater than annual rye,because of the extensive use of thatfield during the spring and fall sea-sons, it's worth the price."

"An underground drainage system atthe stadium helps keep the field in topshape for play, even when the weatheris less than cooperative," says Porter.

Turf care equipment used for footballfield maintenance includes a Toro Turf-Pro mower, Ryan aerifier and Jacobsenturf sweeper. A John Deere 950 tractorgets a steady workout pulling equipmentsuch as a top dresser, fertilizer spread-

er and the 100 gallon sprayer used forweed control. According to Porter, twoJohn Deere AMTs have proven to beexcellent time and energy savers.

Up To The TaskWorking with a wide variety of sports

programs, the demands of an activecampus, and a good-size staff can bedaunting. It requires all of Porter's con-siderable talents.

He brings a combination of academ-ic training and hands-on experience tohis position. He was hired by the uni-versity 14 years ago as a grounds keep-er, mainly mowing turf. To advancehis education, he moved into a part-

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Studentactivity levels

•.•. t•.re rl,sl.O.9. a,..••.•SWY'S,U, ason mostcampuses,As use•mcreases,so domaintenancedemands.

STMAFootball Field of the Yearcontinued from page 17time position as draftsman on the irri-gation systems. Porter now holds abachelor's degree in Industrial Artsand a master's in AppliedGeographylEnvironmental Management,both from Southwest Texas StateUniversity.

In 1984, Porter returned to full-timework in the athletic department assupervisor of athletics and irrigation. And,as he says, "Things just evolved fromthere." After seven years as supervisor

STM"A sounded likean organiz;atiocnthat was beaded. inthe di.rection Iw'anted to go.of athletics and irrigation, he movedto his current position, manager ofgrounds and horticulture.

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YOU COULD BEHONORED BY THEPROS!Why not enter you r baseball field in theBeam Clay® Baseball Diamond of the YearAwards contest? You need not be a cus-tomer, member, or subscriber; and there isno entry fee. You could be featured insportsTURF magazine and receive anofficial awards plaque.

The Awards are sponsored by BeamClay,® sportsTURF magazine, andthe Sports Turf Managers Assoc.,in recognition of excellence andprofessionalism in maintainingoutstanding, safe, professionalquality baseball diamonds.Entries will be judged in threecategories: professional diamonds; collegediamonds; and school, municipal or park diamonds.

8. Number of events on baseball diamond per year.9. Types and number of events on diamond other than baseball?

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It's important for Porter to keepabreast of industry advancements andcontinually upgrade both his profes-sionalism and that of his staff. An arti-cle about Sports Turf ManagersAssociation and its programs caughthis eye in 1987.

"I thought STMA sounded like anorganization that was headed in thedirection I wanted to go, especially withits emphasis on professionalism, and Ijoined in 1987," he recalls. "The rela-tionship has been even more beneficialthan I anticipated. I've especially enjoyedthe opportunity to talk with others, toexchange ideas and to pick up profes-sional tips."

Porter has attended the last twoSTMA national meetings, which wereheld in Houston and San Diego. "Themeetings were packed with practical, use-ful information," he says. "The tour ofJack Murphy Stadium with hands-oninformation, was especially enlighten-ing."

The sports field program at SWTSUhas long been an intensive one. Besidesupkeep and general maintenance, theprogram has included renovation and con-struction.

Says Porter, "In the years that I'vebeen with the university, we've been ableto handle most of the field construc-tion in-house."

Field quality has been, and continuesto be, a prime concern. That high qual-ity has attracted the pros. Besides thecurrent relationship with the SanAntonio Riders, for several years, theHouston Oilers football team held theirsummer training camp at SWTSU, uti-lizing the football practice facilities atBobcat Stadium.

Being the 1992 home field for theRiders has some interesting benefits.

''We're pleased that the San AntonioRiders have chosen our facility," saysPorter. "Several of the World FootballLeague games will be shown on televi-sion. Bobcat Stadium will get nationalexposure on two network games andthree or four cable channel games.We're excited about the positive effectsthat exposure will have, not only for oursports turf program, but for the universityas a whole."

Of course, Porter and his staff won'tbe standing around taking bows for thecamera. They'll be busy behind thescenes as usual, upholding that quali-ty image that made Bobcat Stadiumthe STMA Football Field of the Year. 0

STMA IN ACTION.....ASSOCIATION NEWS

CHAPTERS ANNOUNCESUMMER EVENTS

Regional meetings help STMA mem-bers keep up-to-date on the latest insports turf management and provide aforum for interaction between individ-uals facing similar problems. Borrowinga quote from the Florida Chapter:"Welearn from the mistakes and experi-ences of others because we cannot pos-sibly live long enough to make them allourselves."Midwest Chapter-The Midwest

Chapter announces its June 24th,National Midwest Sports Turf Institute,"The Look of the Professional-Meetingthe Challenge for High Quality andSafe Sports Turf." The event takes placeat Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, from8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. On-site registrationbegins at 7 :30 a.m.

This Institute is a combination ofpractical demonstrations on athleticfield maintenance techniques and edu-cational sessions, led by a virtual "Who'sWho" of the sports turf industry. STMAPresident Dr. Gil Landry, Universityof Georgia, president STMA will welcomeattendees. Keynote speaker, Chip Toma,Kansas City Chiefs, will set the tone withhis address, "Being a Sports TurfProfessional. "

Other topics and speakers include:"What's Our Image-Natural Turf Grass,"presented by Dr. Harry Indyk, professoremeritus, Rutgers University and con-sulting agronomist, Turfcon; "QualityPainting, Striping and LiningTechniques," by Walt Holden, CarbitPaint Company; ''The Ultimate Challengein Athletic Field Care-How One GuyDoes It All," by Jim Lewandowski,groundsman, Hinsdale Central HighSchool; "Inexpensive Athletic FieldRenovations for Field Playability," by RoyZehren, Natural Athletic Turf, Inc.;"Recognizing Poor Athletic Field Safety,"by Dr. Dave Minner, University ofMissouri; "Organizing and SchedulingYour Field Maintenance Crews," byBrian Huckstadt, superintendent ofparks, Rolling Meadows Park District;"Putting Research Findings to Work

For You," by Gary Peterson, JasperCounty-Iowa Cooperative ExtensionService; "Low Cost Athletic FieldManagement Equipment," by BillWolsfeld, Wheaton College; and "Edgingfor Sharp Baselines and Arcs," by MikeTrigg, Waukegan Park District.

The event also includes a trade showat which vendors will display and demon-strate what's new in the industry inequipment, seed, fertilizer, irrigation,

sports field supplies, and more.For further information, contact Mike

Trigg, Waukegan Park District, (708) 360-4750.Chesapeake Chapter-The

Cheasapeake Chapter quarterly meet-ing will be held June 3 at the Universityof Maryland, College Park Campus.Details of the meeting will be announcedshortly.

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PRESIDENT'SMESSAGEDr. Gil Landry, Jr.

The SportsT u r fManagers

Association is in astate of change-a state of evolu-tion.

Change is aneveryday fact oflife. The verystructure and make-up of STMA isconstantly growing and expanding-changing. STMA has not only weath-ered the persistent storms of change, butalso, time-in and time-out, successful-ly met the challenges of evolution.

At this very moment, STMA is at aunique and very exciting crossroads-a crossroads that will dramaticallyaffect its future.

With the continued development ofchapters and the continued growth inmembership, the STMA board hasembarked on a bold and progressivecourse. This course not only preservesthe vital daily activities of the associ-ation, but also assures a prosperousfuture for the STMA.

The association is currently workingthrough a 90-day transition period,which will culminate at the June 23,1992, board meeting during the MidwestInstitute in Chicago. At this meeting,the board hopes to decide on a perma-

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nent executive director and/or associ-ation management company.

Currently, the association man-agement company of Smith, Bucklin &Associates is managing the day-to-day affairs of STMA, which include orga-nizing an annual conference and meet-ing; maintaining involvement withnational issues like the AmericanStandards Testing Materials (ASTM)Committee; and, perhaps most chal-lenging and important, cultivatingmembership services.

STMA is also considering a nation-al certification program, which willserve to certify and accredit its mem-bers. When in place, this program willgive individuals a means to demonstratetheir professionalism and add leverageduring job searches and salary nego-tiations.

STMA has always been responsiveto its members' need and is committedto fulfilling its mission. Rest assured,the STMA board is taking a total busi-ness perspective regarding the futureof this organization. As the architectsof change, the STMA board under-stands the operational, human resource,and long-term planning issues thatimpact this organization. With thecontinued support and participation ofits members, STMA will continue toevolve towards the future. 0

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On August 5, an All-Day Field Dayand Workshop will be held at theUniversity of Maryland, College ParkCampus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thisevent will combine practical demon-strations and hard-hitting informa-tional sessions.

For recorded details on these events,call the Cheasapeake Chapter Hotlineat (301) 808-3966. For additional infor-mation on the chapter and its programs,contact Ray Flood at (301) 601-4311.

Florida Chapter #l:-The nextbi-monthly chapter meeting will beheld in late May. For details or to findout more about the South FloridaChapter and what it has to offer, contactJohn Mascaro at (305) 938-7477.

Carolina Chapter:STMA- TheCarolina Chapter will host two majorevents in June. Pre-registration isstrongly urged.

A workshop will be held at CharlotteKnights Stadium from 11:30 a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday, June 6. Some high-lights of the program include a tour ofthe stadium, an overview of managingthe multi-purpose facility, and a prob-lem-solving question-and-answer sessionon athletic field maintenance with thespeaker panel.

As an optional attraction, attendeescan stay for batting practice, pre-gamepreparations and the evening's base-ball game between the Charlotte Knightsand the Knoxville Blue Jays.

For further information on the work-shop, please call Bucky Trotter at(803) 862-3071 or (803) 288-7654, orMarc Farha at (704) 332-3746 or (803)548-7671.

The Carolina Chapter's Sports TurfInstitute will be held Friday, June 26,

Eastern Iowa Baseball FieldWorkshop, June 8, University ofIowa, Iowa City, IA. Contact: GaryPeterson, (515) 792-6433.

Chesapeake Chapter QuarterlyMeeting, June 3, University ofMaryland, CollegePark, MD. Contact:Ray Flood, (301) 808-3966

Colorado Sports Turf Institute,June 17, U.S. Air Force Academy,Colorado Springs, CO. Contact: BillWhirty, City of Fort Collins, (303) 221-6660.

Midwest Sports Turf Institute,

and Saturday, June 27, at the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Marriott. June 26hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 hoursare 8 to 11:45 a.m.

The program includes educationalseminars, a tour of the FurmanUniversity Athletic Field, and equip-ment demonstrations. Just a few of theseminar highlights include:"Environmental Efforts of TurfgrassManagement," presented by Dr. LundonMiller, Clemson University; "AthleticField Cultivation," presented by Dr.Gil Landry, University of Georgia; andpresident of the National STMA, and"Equipment Maintenance and TurfRenovation," Tim Drake, FurmanUniversity, Lawn and Shrubs.

For more information on the SportsTurf Institute or the Carolina Chapter,contact Bucky Trotter at the numberslisted previously.

Iowa Chapter-The Iowa Chapterof STMA will be hosting a workshopin Iowa City, IA,on June 8, from 9:30 a.m.to 2 p.m. The workshop is centered onthe care of baseball and softball fields.Topics will cover specific tasks, suchas preparation of the mound, home-plate and bases. Iowa State Universityextension turf grass specialists andUniversity of Iowa athletic coaches willpresent the program.

The Iowa Chapter's mid-year meet-ing will be held on June 18, at theTurfgrass Research Station in Ames, IA.

On August 11, a workshop in Carroll,IA, will involve the care and maintenanceof football and other sports turf areas.Exhibitors will be on hand to discuss theirproducts. The hours of this programare 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information on the work-shops or the chapter, contact GaryPeterson at (515) 792-6433. 0

June 24, Wheaton College, Wheaton,IL. Contact: Greg Petry, WaukeganPark District, (708) 244-7275.

South Carolina Sports TurfInstitute, June 26, Greenville, SC.Contact: Bucky Trotter, (803) 862-3071.

Colorado Chapter STMA AnnualGolf Tournament, July 1992. Contact:Tom Lujan, Mile High Stadium, (303)458-4851.

Northwest Sports Turf Institute,July 9, University of Portland,Portland, OR. Contact: STMA, (702)739-8052.