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Opportunities Abound with
the CPGCSA
On Tuesday evening April 11, 1939 a meeting was held at
the Colonial Country Club in Harrisburg for the purpose
of organizing the greenskeepers of the area. Those in
attendance at this meeting were George Morris, Riley
Heckert, Hugh McJunis, James Morrison, Charles Bolton,
John Grove, Jack Narril, and Al Heron. At this meeting
it was decided to call the group “The Central
Pennsylvania Greenskeepers Association”. Officers
elected were George Morris - President, Hugh McJunis -
Vice President, and Riley Heckert -
Secretary-Treasurer. Meetings were scheduled for the
second Monday of each month with monthly meetings March
through November. Dues to cover expenses were set at
$3.00 and the first meeting was set for May 8, 1939 at
the Colonial Country Club. Riley Heckert sent
letters to all greenskeepers in the area to announce the
gathering. The day started with golf in the afternoon
and was followed by dinner. Following dinner Mr. Musser
and Mr. Benham from State College and County Agent
Fromeyer spoke about fairway grasses, heights of cut for
bluegrass and fertilization. Following the educational
sessions a business meeting was held and Edward Zwick
and E. P. Morris were taken into the Association as new
members, raising the membership to ten. During
1939 the membership grew to thirteen members and at the
November meeting the members decided that they wanted to
continue meeting throughout the winter rather that wait
until March as originally planned. The
Association was a success, just as today, 69 years
later.
Stay in touch with your fellow
superintendents with the monthly publication of The
Green Sheet, printed April through November.
Informational articles and happenings within the
region and superintendent work tips make this a
valuable information source. See a
sample.
The Central Pennsylvania
GCSA has regular meetings that include an
informative education speaker. Education topics
range from technical turfgrass subjects to business
management to personal self-improvement. The demands
and technical aspects of the golf course
superintendent’s profession are changing rapidly.
Continuing education is vital to your future
success.
Central Pennsylvania GCSA
meetings and events provide a good opportunity to
meet informally with your professional peers and
gather important information. Members have the
opportunity to meet new people, share information,
solve problems and learn more about the local golf
course industry by attending these meetings. The
value of your dues could easily be recovered by
finding one inexpensive solution to a problem you
are having on your golf course.
The Central Pennsylvania
GCSA offers help to those members who have lost
their jobs or are looking for advancement through
our job
referral service.
Download our Job Announcement Form and forward to chapter office to advertise current job openings.
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Each year the board seeks
nominations for David Rafferty Dedication,
Leadership and Service Award. This award recognizes
dedication, leadership and service to CPGCSA and its
members.
The award honors the
memory of Dave Rafferty. Dave was a Past President
of our association as well as the Northwest PA GCSA
and the Allied GCS of Pennsylvania. He was a
forerunner in educating our elected and regulatory
officials to the benefits of golf turf to the
environment.
Dave was a mentor to
literally dozens of superintendents, assistant
superintendents and other members. He worked
tirelessly to assist anyone who sought his council.
We realize no one will fill Dave’s shoes but we are
dedicating this award in his memory. We will
recognize members who have selflessly given
themselves to benefit our association and its
membership.
This award is designed to
honor current and former superintendents attaining a
minimum of 14 years association membership. This is
the number of years Dave was a CPGCSA member. All
classes of membership shall be eligible to receive
the award although superintendent or retired
superintendent nominees will receive favored
consideration. The award is dedicated to a
superintendent who worked hard for our association.
Other classes of membership will not be ignored but
must show outstanding dedication, leadership and
service.
Previous Recipients
Include:
2003 James MacLaren
2004 Charles H. Cadiz, CGCS
2005 Terry L. Wueschinski, CGCS
2006 Greg Borzok
2007 Kenneth R. Dietrich, CGCS
2008 Jeffrey L. Fry, CGCS
2009 Samuel R. Snyder, VII
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CPGCSA Board of Directors
has developed a scholarship for students
pursuing a career in Golf Course Management.
This scholarship is open to any college
student who is currently a member of CPGCSA,
employed by a member of CPGCSA or is the child
of a member of CPGCSA.
The deadline for applications is June 30
to insure there is a recipient for the upcoming
school year.
The scholarship recipient will be
acknowledged at Central Penn Night.
2009 Scholarship Application
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Each year the Central
Pennsylvania GCSA hosts a GCSAA seminar. These one
and two-day seminars are comprehensive in their
coverage of technical and business subjects. Topics
range from Renovation and Reconstruction to the
Microbiology of Turf Soils to Managerial
Productivity. All participants receive CEU credits
based on GCSAA criteria.
GCSAA update information is
provided to the Central Pennsylvania GCSA membership
through The Green Sheet. Information about GCSAA’s
conference and show, annual election, and upcoming
seminars in the region are also highlighted at
Central Pennsylvania GCSA meetings.
Participating in CPGCSA supports your profession
on a local basis and provides an opportunity to
make professional acquaintances in the local
golf course industry. Golf outings organized by
the Central Pennsylvania GCSA provides more than
an enjoyable release from the tensions of
everyday work. Playing golf at local courses
stimulates discussion and the sharing of ideas
about golf course management techniques and golf
course maintenance problem solving.
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Businesses interested in selling
related products or services in the turfgrass
industry are welcome to join. Affiliate members
enjoy all the benefits listed above and are only
limited in their ability to vote in association
elections.
Affiliate members also have the
opportunity to promote their product and/or services
by advertising in The Green Sheet.
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