PTC Headquarters PO Box 550 Boalsburg, PA 16827-0550 Type address here or use Mail Merge (under Tools) to automatically address this publication to multiple recipients. Brochure 2012 Eastern Pennsylvania Turf Conference and Trade Show January 3-5, 2012 King of Prussia, PA Sponsored in Support of Turfgrass Research, Teaching and Extension
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012 12:30 Opening Remarks: Honorable Stephen Barrar, Pennsylvania General Assembly Matt Shaffer, Merion Golf Club - President, PA Turfgrass Council 12:45 USGA Year in Review Darin Bevard, USGA Green Section 1:30 Panel Focus on Golf Course Architecture and Turf Agronomy Guest Moderator: Stan Zontek, USGA Green Section Panel Participants: Billy Fuller, Billy Fuller Golf Design Gil Hanse, Hanse Golf Design Tom Marzolf, Fazio Golf Course Designers REGISTRATION 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Open GENERAL SESSION (12:30 PM 3:30 PM) Session Chair: Dr. Mike Fidanza, Penn State GENERAL SESSION PDA (PA Dept. of Agriculture) pesticide credits cat. PC: 3 cat. 7: 3 cat. 18: 3 cat. 23: 3 GCSAA CEU credits: 0.3 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012 REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS 7:00 AM 3:00 PM Open 7:00 AM 3:00 PM Vendor Exhibits Freedom Ballroom 4-6 MORNING SESSIONS (9:00 AM - 11:15 AM) Session Chair: Darrin Batisky, Helena Chemical Co. 9:00 Update from Pennsylvania Golf Turf Associations President's from PAGCS, CPGCSA, and Pocono GCSA 9:30 After 90 Years, What Do We Really Know About Dollar Spot?" Dr. Peter Dernoeden, of Maryland 10:15 Water Conservation for Golf Course Turf Dr. Clint Waltz, of Georgia Session Chair: Nancy Bosold, Penn State Cooperative Extension 9: 00 Biology and Control of Lawn Insect Pests Dr. Daniel Peck, EntomoTech Fundamentals 9:30 Update on Tenacity Herbicide Dr. Michael Agnew, Sygenta 10:00 Snow Removal Kevin O'Donnell, Villanova 10:30 Crabgrass Control Update Jeff Borger, Penn State NETWORKING & VENDOR EXHIBIT LUNCH BUFFET (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) AFTERNOON SESSIONS (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) Session Chair: Shaun Barry, Golf Course Supts. Assoc. of New Jersey 1:00 Environmental Stresses of Golf Course Turf Dr. Clint Waltz, of Georgia 1:30 Biology and Control of the Annual Bluegrass Weevil Dr. Daniel Peck, EntomoTech Fundamentals 2:00 Panel Focus on Bunkers: Guest Moderator: Matt Shaffer, Merion Golf Club Panel Participants: Billy Fuller, Billy Fuller Golf Design Doug Mottin, Mottin Golf Course Renovations category 7: 1 category 18: 1 category 23: 1 category PC: 1 Theme: Back to Basics, Part Two Session Chair: Scott Guiser, Penn State Cooperative Extension 1:00 Update on Phosphorus and Nitrogen Law for Pennsylvania Katherine Hetherington, Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association 1:30 Managing Pests in Tall Fescue Dr. Peter Dernoeden, of Maryland 2:00 Assessing Tree Risk Dr. Bill Elmendorf, Penn State category 6: 1 category 7: 1 category 18: 2 category 23: 2 category PC: 2
2012 Eastern PA Turf Conference & Trade Show REGISTRATION FORM Company Name or Club (Please print clearly or type) Mailing Address City State Zip METHOD OF PAYMENT TO MAIL payment, send check or money order payable to PA Turnfgrass Council with registration form by December 18, 2011 to: PA Turfgrass Council, PO Box 550, Boalsburg, PA 16827-0550 TO FAX registration form, provide credit card payment below and fax to: PA Turfgrass Council Fax: 814-237-0767 Our Federal ID#: 24-6025307 Credit Card Information: Visa Mastercard Yes, send me a receipt Phone Fax Name on card (print) Email Billing Address (if different than Mailing Address) Web Address Card Number 3-Digit Security Code Expiration Date Signature TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED FOR REGISTRATION $ BY DECEMBER 16 2011 All cancellations must be received in writing. No Refunds will be issued for cancellations received after Monday, December 28, 2011. Multi-Member Discount Pricing & LUNCH INCLUDED With All Paid s To be eligible for the Multi-Member discount, all members must be from the same club/company Registrant Names Full Conference (per person) 1-2 Members* (170) 3-5 Members* ($110) 6 + Members* ($85) Non-member ($180) One-Day Conference Member ($95) Non-member ($105) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 1. 2. NO PREREGISTRATION ACCEPTED AFTER DECEMBER 16 2011 Registrant Names Full Conference (per person) 1-2 Members* (180) 3-5 Members* ($120) 6 + Members* ($95) Non-member ($190) One-Day Conference Member ($105) Non-member ($115) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 1. 2. IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: *To be eligible for the Multi-Member discount, all members must be from the same club/company. Attach additional Forms as needed. Name badges are required for admission to the Educational Sessions and Exhibit areas and will be available on site. Although registration fees are waived for those over 65 years of age, for the spouses of paid attendees, and for students, these individuals must be registered to receive a name badge. Registrants whose fees are waived may purchase tickets for the lunch buffet for $35 per person per day.
2012 EASTERN PA TURF CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW January 3 5, 2012 HOTEL INFORMATION 260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: 610-265-7500 Fax: 610-908-6046 Reservations: 88-267-1500 Reservations The Crowne Plaza is offering a special rate of $159 per night (plus 8% tax) for those attending the Eastern PA Turf Conference. However, to receive the discounted rate, you must make hotel reservations by December 20, 2010. After that date, you will pay regular room rates and there is no guarantee that rooms will be available. To receive the reduced room rate be certain to indicate that you are with the Eastern PA Turfgrass Conference. Driving Directions From Philadelphia Airport: Take I-95 South to Rt. 476 North to Route 76 West. Proceed to the Schuylkill Expressway (Rt. 76) West to Exit #327. Bear right at first light onto Mall Blvd. (Formerly Goddard Blvd.) Turn right at next light onto N. Gulph Road and proceed through 4 lights to First Avenue. From Philadelphia: Take Schuylkill Expressway (Route 76) West to Exit #327. Bear right at first light onto Mall Blvd. (Formerly Goddard Blvd.) Turn right at next light onto N. Gulph Road and proceed through 5 lights to First Avenue. From PA Turnpike: (Route 76) Take Turnpike to Exit #326, Valley Forge. Immediately take first right and merge onto N. Gulph Road. Proeed through 3 lights to First Avenue. From Route 202: Take Pottstown Exit, Route 422 West to first Exit, (Bridgeport Rt. 23 East.) Turn right at first light (Moore Rd.) Turn right at next light (First Avenue) to Hotel. From I-95: Take Exit 7 (Route 476 North) to Exit 16B, (Route 76 West/ Valley Forge) to Exit #327. Bear right at first light onto Mall Blvd. (Formerly Goddard Blvd.) Turn right at next light onto N. Gulph Road and proceed through 4 lights to first Avenue. PESTICIDE CREDIT UPDATES Attendance at specified educational sessions will qualify for your pesticide update training required for certified pesticide applicator license renewal. Certificates will be issued each day for individual talks. Credits could be subject to change from what appears in this brochure. For more information contact: Blair Hower PA Department of Agriculture, Region VII Office Phone: 610-489-1003 Fax: 610-489-6119 Email: Bhower@agric.state.pa.us Lunch Buffet included with WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 TABLE TOP EXHIBIT HOURS 7:00 AM TO 3:00 PM 7:00 AM TO 2:00 PM Information about becoming an exhibitor is available at www.paturf.org or contacting the PA Turfgrass Council. Phone: 814-237-0767 Email: info@paturf.org SILENT AUCTION Items donated for an auction will be on display in the Trade Show area Wednesday and Thursday. All proceeds are contributed to the PA Turfgrass Council in support of Penn State s research, extension, and teaching program for turf professionals. To increase bidder satisfaction as well as expedite the delivery of items that have been successfully won, we will be accepting payment from the winning bidders and providing them with the items they have won at the conclusion of the silent auction at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 5th, 2012. Tax Deductions Costs for education required by your employer, by law, or by regulations to keep your present salary or job are tax deductible. You may also deduct the cost of maintaining or improving your skills that you must have in your present job. Questions? For Information About : PA Turfgrass Council Phone: 814-237-0767 Fax: 814-237-0767 Email: info@paturf.org Visit Our Website at: www.paturf.org Receptions Will Be Held For Partner For Growth Members And New Exhibitors Tuesday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Watch for mailed invitations! To become a PTC Partner for Growth Member, use the enclosed Membership Application.
PTC Membership Application By joining the Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council, your club or company, or you as an individual, become part of an organization dedicated to promoting professionalism in all aspects of the turfgrass industry and support of the Center for Turfgrass Science at Penn State. PTC provides educational opportunities for practitioners in all turfgrass-related industries; PTC provides grants and other support of education and research programs at Penn State ; PTC encourages future industry leadership by granting scholarships and awards; PTC acts as a liaison for the green industry by promoting open dialogue with government agencies, private institutions, and the general public. The membership year spans July 1, 2011 June 30, 2012. Membership dues are not prorated. Membership Categories ( Check One ) Individual $50 annually for the green industry professional who wants to be part of the Council and support its activities. Sustaining ($200 annually) for the business or turf professional who takes an active role in promoting the profession of turfgrass management, professional development, and educational opportunities in the turfgrass industry. Partner for Growth ($400 annually) for the business or club desiring a stronger affiliation with the Council and the Penn State Turfgrass Science Program. Payment Method Total Payment Enclosed for Membership $ TO MAIL payment send check or money order payable to PA Turfgrass Council with Membership Application form to: PTC Headquarters PO Box 550 Boalsburg, PA 16827-0550 OR FAX the application form with credit card payment noted below to: Fax: 814-237-0767 Credit Card Information: Visa Mastercard Name Name on card (print) Position/Title Card Number Expiration Date Company or Club 3-Digit Security Code Mailing Address Signature City Our Federal ID#: 24-6025307 Phone Email Address Thank you for your support of the turfgrass industry.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012 REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS 7:00 AM 2:30 PM Open Freedom Ballroom 1 7:00 AM 2:00 PM Vendor Exhibits Open Freedom Ballroom 4-6 MORNING SESSIONS (9:00 AM - 11:15 AM) Session Chair: Will McIlvaine, Primos Products 9:00 Snow Mold Control Options Dr. Henry Wetzel, Washington State 9:30 What I Saw in 2011: Mobile Diagnostic Laboratory Dr. Lee Miller, of Missouri 10:00 Soils and Golf Course Turf Dr. David York, Tournament Turf Laboratories 10:30 What's New with Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua) Control? Dr. Shawn Askew, Virginia Tech Session Chair: Chris Collins, F.M. Brown's and Sons 9:00 Boadleaf Weed Control Dr. Shawn Askew, Virginia Tech 9:30 Brush Control in Urban Landscapes Dr. Jim Brosnan, of Tennessee 10:00 Lawn Disease Identification Made Easy Dr. Henry Wetzel, Washington State 10:30 Common Lawn Disease Control Options Dr. Lee Miller, of Missouri category 6: 1 category 18: 4 category 23: 4 Special Session Theme: Early Career Track Session Chair: Dr. Frank Wong, Bayer 9:00 The Pathway to Success Mark Kuhns, Baltusrol Golf Club 9:30 Perspectives on the International Experience Damon Di Giorgio, Fieldstone Golf Club 10:00 Keeping the Golfing Membership Informed Bill Brown, Hartefeld National Golf Course 10:30 How to Keep Your Job When You Become a Golf Course Superintendent Dr. Joe Vargas, Michigan State core: 2 GCSAA: 0.2 NETWORKING & TRADE SHOW LUNCH BUFFET (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) AFTERNOON SESSIONS (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) Session Chair: Dr. Peter Landschoot, Penn State 1:00 Fungicide Resistance Management: Facts and Folklore Dr. Joe Vargas, Michigan State 2:00 HDPE Pipe for Irrigation George Skawski, Turf Equipment and Supply 2:30 Options for Fairy Ring Control Dr. Lee Miller, of Missouri Session Chair: Dr. Wakar Uddin, Penn State 1:00 Innovative Water Use in the Landscape Dr. David Sanford 1:30 Iron Clad Trees John Stella, Stella Nursery Sales 2:00 Fate of Pesticides in the Environment Bill Riden, Penn State category 6: 1 category 18: 1 category 23: 1 category PC: 1 Sports Turf Session Session Chair: Jeff Fowler, Penn State Cooperative Extension 1:00 Weed Control in Sports Turf Dr. Jim Brosnan, of Tennessee 1:30 Summer Patch Disease in Sports Turf Dr. Henry Wetzel, Washington State 2:00 Soils and Sports Turf Dr. David York, Tournament Turf Laboratories 2:30 Use of Social Media in Sports Turf Dr. John Kaminski, Penn State Follow us on Twitter at PATurf