NESTMA Awards Meeting & Lunch

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

RICC, Rotunda Room • Providence, RI

NESTMA’s popular awards meeting and lunch will be held during the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference in Providence on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

• Good food & great company: catch up with fellow NESTMA members and make new connections

• Annual awards presentations: find out who will be named Sports Turf Manager & Commercial Partner of the Year

• Rapid-fire idea exchange: explore mutual challenges and proven solutions in exciting roundtable conversations

• Bring a guest: introduce a colleague to all that NESTMA has to offer

Rhode Island Convention Center

Everyone Welcome & Advance Registration Required

We want to ensure that everyone has a seat at the table and plenty to eat, so please reserve your spot by February 20. Attendance for current members is complimentary and you are encouraged to bring a sport turf colleague as your guest at no charge.

Sign up by February 20 online at NESTMA.org or by phone at (508) 653-1241.

Thank You to Tom Irwin, Inc.

NESTMA’s Awards Meeting and Lunch is separate from your NERTC registration.

Member News

NESTMA board member Matt McDonnell of Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA has been invited to serve as NESTMA’s liaison to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). In this new volunteer role, Matt will keep NEPSAC members informed about the resources available to them through NESTMA, help with educational content development, and continue to build a strong relationship with this venerable association of 175+ Athletic Directors from accredited New England independent schools.

Welcome Jessica Brodie, CPRP, new executive director of the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association (VRPA). Jessica has served in parks and recreation roles for 10+ years including her most recent position as Director of Recreation in Wayland, MA. She takes over for Betsy Terry, CPRP, who retired after 18 years at the helm of VRPA. We wish Betsy all the best as she transitions into this exciting new phase of her life! Reach Jessica at jessica@vrpa.org or 774-254-0071.