FROM THE MTA PRESIDENT
Mississippi Turfgrass Association Box 9555 MS State, MS 39762 Office: (662) 325-0517 Fax: (662) 325-2705 www.msturfassociation.org
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Well here we go! Growing season is here and in full swing. It’s my hope that your properties are poised to have a great season of growth and recovery and that we all experience a summer of good weather. “Be positive” that we all have similar struggles whether it revolves around the labor pool or our operational budgets. Each struggle can be taken in a positive way if we look at the issues as an opportunity to become better. Many times we are faced with challenges that test us, that make us feel like it can’t be done. These challenges afford us learning moments to find a way. Throughout our work lives, we have come to understand that there is usually an acceptable compromise in managing our daily workload. These compromises could be as simple as making the decision to not rake bunkers on a daily basis or as complicated as using a post emergent herbicide instead of pre-emergent product to save money. Whatever the task that you are facing, “be positive” that there are usually options. Take a few minutes and check with your peers for ideas when you are faced with having to formulate a compromise in your normal routine. Most importantly “be positive” that if you put forth your best efforts and rely as needed on your peers that the final product will come together and impress your clients or owners.
Alan Sullivan 2022 MTA President
MISSISSIPPI TURFGRASS EDITOR James D. McCurdy, Ph.D. MTA OFFICERS PRESIDENT Allan Sullivan Grand Bear Golf Course (228) 860-8740 VICE-PRESIDENT / PRESIDENT ELECT Will Arnett EMCC – Lion Hills (662) 418-1939 SECRETARY-TREASURER Dr. Barry Stewart Mississippi State University (662) 325-2725 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Keair Edwards City of Gulfport (228) 861-5641 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Linda Wells Mississippi State University Box 9555 MS State, MS 39762 Office: (662) 325-0517 Cell: (662) 769-7558 lmw218@pss.msstate.edu DIRECTORS
Save these dates ! JULY 12, 2022 Yard Dawg Classic Golf Tournament
Chris Hussey / Sod Hussey Sod Farm (662) 231-3203 Jimmy McPherson / Golf MSU Golf Course (662) 610-3260 Todd McCullough / Grounds / Lawn Maintenance City of Louisville (601) 416-3292
The Refuge Golf Course • Flowood, MS
Corey Garrison / Central Country Club of Jackson (901) 490-4547
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 Mississippi State Turfgrass Research Field Day
Elvin Ulmer / South City of Laurel (601) 319-6170
Starkville, MS
Seth King / Industry Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor (601) 672-4796
OCTOBER 24 – 27, 2022 Deep South Turf Expo Mississippi Coast Convention Center • Biloxi, MS 6 • MISSISSIPPI TURFGRASS • SUMMER 2022
FACULTY ADVISOR Dr. Jay McCurdy Mississippi State University (662) 325-2331
