Dues and Educational Sponsorships are Due!!

Once again it is time to renew or become a member of the MTC. Your MTC is the “umbrella” organization representing the entire green industry. Membership is the primary function used to raise the funds your elected Board of Directors utilize to monitor the legislative action across the State, promote turfgrass use and support Turfgrass Research and Education at the University of Maryland.

Please complete and return the combined “2020 Dues and Turfgrass Education Sponsor” form from the Winter 2019 issue.

As MTC Members and Turfgrass Education Sponsors you too are eligible for benefits. Members get discounts at all MTC functions, plus free recertification courses for Pesticide and Fertilizer Applicator recertification classes offered by the MTC at MD locations. MD combined Pesticide and Fertilizer Applicator recertification classes sponsored by the MTC and the U of MD scheduled for 2020 can be found on our web page www.MDTurfCouncil.org

As a “Turfgrass Education Sponsor” your benefits increase with the level you wish to participate. This is a great opportunity to get your name in front of your peers while helping promote Turfgrass Education and Turfgrass Research. These funds are used by the MTC to help expand Turfgrass Education, working closely with the University of Maryland Turf Programs in College Park. We are inviting YOU to become a:

2020 Patron Sponsor.

Provide a donation of whatever amount you possibly can. We will list your company as a “Patron Sponsor” on our letterhead and web page. 2019 Patron Sponsors were J. Craver of Kenwood Golf & Country Club; D. Goodwin with Harford Co. Parks & Rec; MTA (Sod Growers Association); Larry Ott, Retired; Zenon Lis with Burlingham Seed; and Dan McKenzie.

2020 Backer Sponsor with a $250 donation.

Receive Patron benefits plus signs showing your company name at all the MTC Sponsored Pesticide and Fertilizer Applicator Recertification Classes, and other MTC events. 2019 Backer Sponsors were Central Sod Farm; Harrells LLC; & Outdoor Creations Landscape Services.

2020 Supporter Sponsor with a $500 donation.

Get “Backer Sponsor” benefits plus you will be encouraged to display a tabletop display at all the functions FREE of CHARGE (except the Turf Conference at Turf Valley). 2019 Supporter Sponsors were Landmark Turf & Native Seed; and Syngenta.

2020 Benefactor Sponsor with a $1000 donation.

Benefits of “Supporter Sponsors” plus we will list your company name on our web page linking it to your own web page and all e-blasts we do throughout the year. Additionally, you will be entitled to do a single annual advertisement blast for your company through our data base. 2019 Benefactor Sponsors were SiteOne.

2020 Advocate Sponsor with a $2500 donation.

As an “Advocate Sponsor” you will be listed on all the sponsor’s signs, be encouraged to display a tabletop display at all the functions listed on “Backer Sponsor” below FREE of CHARGE and we will list your company name on our letterhead, plus we will list your company name and web page linked to your web page on our web “Sponsors” page and all e-blasts we do throughout the year. Quarterly, we will blast an advertisement to our blast list of your choice. Additionally, you will be entitled to exhibit FREE of CHARGE using a single booth at the “Annual Winter Turf Conference and Trade Show” at Turf Valley in Dec. 2019 Advocate Sponsors were Chesapeake Valley Seed; Genesis Turfgrass; Landscape Supply of VA; Newsom Seed. (NoteChesapeake Valley Seed and Landscape Supply of VA have once again become Advocate Sponsors for 2020.)

Please complete the combined single page, Membership Dues and Turfgrass Education Sponsor Form and return it as soon as possible. Please be generous and be a “2020 Turfgrass Education Sponsor” and help us continue supporting the University of Maryland Turfgrass Programs for years to come as the University of Maryland Turfgrass Programs continue to support us.

The MTC Dues and Sponsorship Year runs from February 1, 2020 to the following January 31, 2021.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Vernon W. Cooper

MTC Executive Director