NESTMA News

A GREAT DAY ON THE LINKS

Many thanks to the sponsors, players, and volunteers who participated in the annual MALCP/NESTMA Annual Golf Classic on October 7. It was a beautiful fall day at Butter Brook Golf Course, everyone was happy to see each other, and much needed funds were raised for industry scholarships. A special thanks to Jim and Karen Connelly for their dedication and hard work!

Jim Connelly and Chris McGinty

ANNUAL MEETING & BIERGARTEN

December 7

NEW LOCATION!

Start the holiday season with fellow members at our Biergartenstyled annual meeting. We’ll gather at the German Club (Route 109 in Walpole, MA) for a casual evening featuring delicious food and great company, along with a wide variety of imported German brews – we’ll also get some association business done! At our meeting, Tom Barry, CSFM, will present “Fraise Mowing for Weed Control in Pesticide Free Fields” including insight on what worked and what didn’t at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, CT. Thanks to Hart’s Turf Pro, Read Custom Soils, and Sports CE for their sponsorship support. Tom’s presentation will also be available as an on-demand webinar December 8 – 31, 2021.

AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

Who do you know someone who’s gone above and beyond on behalf of the sports turf management industry? Do you have a supplier you work with who has made your job easier? How about a student who could use a boost as they continue their turf management studies? Now’s your chance to give them the recognition they deserve. NESTMA is accepting applications for the following:

• Sports Turf Manager of the Year

• Commercial Partner of the Year

• Charles Mruk Student Scholarship

• Terry Mellor Continuing Education Grant

Applications are available online at NESTMA.org. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2022. Presentations are made at NESTMA’s Awards Meeting and Lunch at the NERTC on March 9, 2022 in Providence, RI.

RENEW TODAY

Many thanks to those who have already renewed their NESTMA membership for 2022. Renewal is quick and easy online at NESTMA.org/Renew22. With all the opportunities and benefits in store for NESTMA members this year, you don’t want to miss a minute.

AWARDS MEETING & LUNCH

March 9

Mark your calendar now for what promises to be our best Awards Meeting yet! Scheduled during the NERTC in Providence, our event will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9. Stay tuned for details and start thinking about a sports turf colleague you’d like to bring as your guest to this fantastic networking event. The NESTMA Awards Meeting and Lunch is brought to you with generous support from our friends at Tom Irwin.

NERTC

March 8 – 10

Plans for the England Regional Turfgrass Conference are well underway. Expert speakers will present sessions on a wide range of topics such as Sports Turf Construction & Management; Soil & Fertility; Water and Turf Health; Turfgrass Insects, and Fraise Mowing. Visit nertf.org for details.

UMASS WINTER SCHOOL

January 3 – March 11

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 a completely remote fashion. Participants must apply for acceptance into the program. Learn more at https://ag.umass.edu/turf/education/ turf-winter-school.

STMA CONFERENCE

January 17 – 20

STMA’s Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held in Savannah, Georgia. The annual event allows members to share information with other successful sports turf professionals. In addition to educational seminars, hands-on workshops and the latest technology, conference attendees tour professional, college, and municipal facilities that offer a range of insights to take back home.

Happy Holidays

Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year.