President’s Message

How many times have you been at a party when you’re faced with the inevitable question, “So, what do you do for a living?” The cynic in me wants to respond, “What DON’T I do?” but I stop myself and give the quick answer, “I’m in charge of the parks and athletic fields in Framingham.” With that, they usually nod their head and move on.

The good news is we now have a resource to help us to better answer that question and promote the importance of our profession. STMA’s new video highlights the vital role green space and sports fields play in our communities, as well as the many reasons why young people should consider our profession as a viable career path. Check out the new STMA video at https://we.tl/t-ozUXEfl3bK. Next time I’m asked the “What do you do?” question, I can confidently respond that I am a sports turf professional who makes sure first-rate parks and athletic fields are available to everyone in the City of Framingham.

It was great to see so many members on the links at the annual MALCP/NESTMA golf tournament in early October that raised funds for turf research and scholarships. Well done! On October 13, our education committee hit it out of the park at NESTMA’s Fall Turf Day. Catch up on these great gatherings and more in this edition of The Blade. Special thanks to our Commercial Partners for their support of NESTMA events.

Here’s to happy holidays and a peaceful New Year,

Chris McGinty

NESTMA President