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NESTMA News
What a Day!
Many thanks to the sponsors, players and volunteers who participated in the MALCP/NESTMA Annual Golf Classic in October. It was a spectacular fall day, everyone was happy to see each other, and much needed funds were raised for industry research and scholarships.
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Annual Meeting – December 15
The NESTMA Board of Directors has scheduled the association’s annual meeting as a Member Meet Up on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Watch your email for an invitation and plan now to join us for a review of the year that was and a look ahead to 2021!
Membership Dues
Many thanks to those who have already renewed their NESTMA membership for 2021. Renewal is quick and easy online at https://nestma.org/Renew21. Your continued financial support during these challenging times is important and appreciated.
UMass Winter School for Turf Managers: January 4 – March 26, 2021
The annual UMass Winter School for Turf Managers is a certificate program designed to convey concepts essential to maintaining high quality turf, with emphasis on environmental stewardship and fiscal responsibility. This unique short course has a long and storied legacy, having run continuously for nearly a century. UMass looks forward to carrying on this tradition in 2021 in an adapted format appropriate for the current pandemic.
KEY CHANGES FOR THE 2021 SESSION:
• An entirely online, virtual program which eliminates travel and lodging costs
• An extended program period (12 weeks) from January 4 to March 26, 2021
• A blend of live and on-demand education for maximum flexibility
• A reduced tuition rate and no application fee
LEARN MORE AT: https://ag.umass.edu/turf/education/turf-winter-school NERTC Goes Virtual: March 2 – 4, 2021
Plans for the first virtual New England Regional Turfgrass Conference are underway. The event will be held online March 2 – 4, 2021. Visit nertf.org for details.
Best Wishes Mary!
Mary Owen quietly retired from UMass this summer after decades of tireless service to the turf industry. She was a founding member of NESTMA and the first woman president in 2002. “She made NESTMA the ‘go to’ organization for sports turf managers,” says longtime member and past president David Pinsonneault. Read more of Dave’s tribute to Mary along with some great photos from the archives at https://www.nestma.org/Mary-Owen
