News from STMA

NESTMA/STMA Collaborate on Infographic

The Institute

STMA has established the Institute of Sports Field Management, the goal of which is to expand existing educational resources beyond turfgrass management topics and further position members as well-rounded professionals. Collaborating with industry organizations, The Institute offers access to top content areas including:

• Stadium Operations

• Facility Construction

• Career Development

• Event Management

• Professionalism

Visit stma.com/institute to learn more about each theme and explore how the best opportunity to achieve personal and professional goals.

NESTMA Members Serve STMA

Congratulations to NESTMA president, Ben Polimer, who has been appointed Chair of STMA’s Chapter Relations Committee and NESTMA past president, Vickie Wallace, who will chair STMA’s Environmental Committee. The Chapter Relations Committee is charged with creating a chapter structure that is beneficial locally and nationally; to financially assist chapters with their administrations, operations, and educational efforts; and to facilitate the sharing of best practices. The Environmental Committee develops environmental strategies that position STMA and its members as leaders in environmental stewardship and the related health and safety issues that impact fans and players. Congratulations Ben and Vickie!

UMass Turf Club Thanks NESTMA!

April 12, 2019

Dear NESTMA Members:

First, we would like to thank the New England Sports Turf Manager’s Association for their generous donation which was used for the [UMass] Turf Club’s trip to the STMA Conference in Phoenix. While in Phoenix, the team participated in the Seminar on Wheels. This seminar gave us an amazing, in-depth look at State Farm Stadium, Camelback Ranch, and Arizona State University’s Sun Devil Stadium. We were blown away by the quality and professionalism of all three venues. In addition to the seminar, we toured the conference trade show and saw new industry equipment and resources. Finally, the team participated in the STMA Student Challenge, and although we did not win, we were pleased with our results, as it was the first time three of the four of us had ever competed in such an event. Phoenix was an extremely welcoming site for the conference, and we look forward to sending a team to the STMA Conference again next year. Thank you to NESTMA again, your generosity is appreciated greatly.

Sincerely,

Josh Fortier

John Timothy Locke

Renee DeAngelis

Matthew Campbell