OGCSA Golf Course Superintendents Association

OGCSA | WWGCSA Service Project - The Children's Course
2021-03-08 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Children’s Course, 19 Meldrum Bar Park Road, Gladstone, 97027, United States
We were forced to cancel the joint service project at The Children’s Course in 2020 due to the onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Our service project committee is excited to announce that we are moving forward with this project next month. With the recent ice storm damage we need you assistance more than ever! We are seeking volunteers to perform a variety of tasks on the golf course. Please contact Alexis if interested: ogcsa@ogcsa.org or call 503.344.6535

Directions to the Event Parking
1. From The Children’s Course go north (left) on River Road
2. Turn Left on Meldrum Bar Park Road (approximately 1/2 mile)
3. Turn Left on Dahl Park Road (approximately 1/2 mile)
4. The Entrance will be on your left just past the baseball fields Parking in the lot to your
right is permitted
Teaching and Learning Facility Map and Directions

2021 OSU Turfgrass Winter Field Day
2021-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
The 2021 OSU Turfgrass Winter Field Day is going virtual! Videos will be posted online for viewing with a Virtual Field Day Q&A meeting.

YouTube Videos – Feb 20, 2021 to Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Live Zoom Q and A Meeting and Resource Use Survey – Feb 25, 2021 from 1 to 3 pm

YouTube Videos – to be posted daily from Saturday Feb 20, 2021 to Wednesday Feb 24, 2021

Saturday, Feb 20, 2021

Alec Kowalewski – Turfgrass maintenance education and services in 2021

Sunday, Feb 21, 2021

Brian McDonald – Tall fescue winter fertility
Brian McDonald – M. patch fungicides on putting greens

Monday, Feb 22, 2021

Clint Mattox – Long term effect of fungicide alternatives on putting greens
Clint Mattox – Effects of iron sources on Microdochium Patch

Tuesday – Feb 23, 2021

Wrennie Wang – Effects of Endophytes on turfgrass disease resistance
Wrennie Wang and Clint Mattox – Enhancing turfgrass carbon sequestration

Wednesday – Feb 24, 2021

Chas Schmid – Long term effects of topdressing and aerification on putting greens
Emily Braithwaite – Yellow patch management
Emily Braithwaite – Microdochium patch management on fairways

Live Zoom Question and Answer Session and Resource Use Survey
Thursday, Feb 25, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00PM Pacific Time
https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/92368660866?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password: [REDACTED]
Phone Dial-In Information: (971)247-1195
Question and Answer Session from 1 to 1:50 pm
University of Wisconsin Resource Use Survey from 2:00 to 2:50 pm
Speakers: Michael Bekken and Doug Soldat, University of Wisconsin
Short Description: The University of Wisconsin-Madison Golf Course Resource Efficiency Study attempts to quantify resource (water, energy, fertilizer, and pesticide) use on golf courses primarily in the US and Europe. During this seminar scientist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will quickly frame the objectives of the study, then show high desert participants how to use the survey. Points of focus in the study include pesticide use (actual records, which can be uploaded electronically or mailed to us via hard copy). Survey participants will earn from $50 to $100 Amazon gift cards, depending on how much of the survey they complete. We encourage participants to join the webinar from a place where they have access to the following records: water use, topdressing sand use, fuel consumption, fertilizer use and pesticide use over a 3-year period from 2016-2018, which will be part of the survey.
This is a FREE event for all OGCSA members
Questions: Contact Alec Kowalewski: Alec.Kowalewski@oregonstate.edu

2020 Pest Management Seminar
2020-12-01 10:00 - 2020-12-10 12:00 | Online
Presented By

Welcoming Oregon Landscape Contractors Association to our 2020 Event

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PLEASE READ ALL THE FOLLWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY
WHAT IT IS:

6 two-hour webinar sessions each begin at 10:00am Pacific Time running Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday the weeks of December 1-3 & 8-10
You may choose to skip some daily sessions—However you will only receive credits for each session attended in full
Early Registration Fee is $100 for the series. After November 24th Fee is $120

SIGNING UP:

Registration is ONLINE ONLY
EACH attendee will need to register individually
You will be required to enter your state pesticide license number on the registration screen. If you do not have a license number enter “NA”
Upon payment you will receive an email confirmation with the webinar series link. This link is unique to you and cannot be shared. Please add it to your online calendar
You will receive reminder emails with your webinar links & information

IN THE SEMINAR:

Each attendee will need to join the webinar on their own device
Please review Webinar Best Management Practices to ensure that your device and internet connection will work properly
You MUST be logged on the ENTIRE time and answer polling questions when prompted to receive credit. If you miss polling questions or leave the webinar early you will not receive credit for that session. Webinars will be audited by state authorities
There will be a 10 minute break from 10:50-11:00 during each session
In the webinar you will not need access to a webcam you will be in listen only mode
You will have the ability to ask questions during the webinar through the chat feature— you may also send questions in ahead of time to ogcsa@ogcsa.org

CREDITS:

12 Oregon & Washington Pesticide Recertification Approved—2 Credits will be given per daily session you attend in full
1.2 (.20 per daily session) Approved GCSAA education points. Codes will be provided at the end of each session. Remember to register your points with GCSAA following the webinar
2 Continuing Education Hours per daily session (CEH) Approved Landscape Contractor CEH’s. Certificates will be sent following webinars for sessions attended

REGISTER HERE
DAILY SCHEDULE:
9:50-10:00am—Login
10:00-10:50am—Presentation
10:50-11:00am—Q&A and Break
11:00-11:50am—Presentation
11:50-12:00—Q&A and Closing
SESSIONS:
Day 1 – Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Aquatic Plant and Algae Management
Speaker: Michael Pearce, SePRO
Creating or Enhancing Monarch Habitat on Golf Course Properties & Landscapes
Speakers: Tom D. Landis, Ph.D., & Robert Coffan, Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates
Day 2 – Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Research Updates with Maxtima and Navicon Intrinsic Fungicides and BMP’s
Speaker: Jen Browning PCA, Technical Service BASF
Contemporary Issues in Turfgrass Disease and Resistance Management
Speaker: R. Latin, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Plant Pathology, Purdue University
Day 3 – Thursday, December 3, 2020
OSU Turfgrass Management Research and Extension Updates
Speakers: Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., Brian McDonald, Clint Mattox, Ph.D., & Emily Braithwaite
Day 4 – Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Discussing Herbicides (Old and New) with the Public
Speaker: Jim Brosnan, Ph.D. Professor of Turfgrass Weed Science University of Tennessee
Day 5 – Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Weed Control Overview- Resistance Management to Naturalized Areas
Speaker: Jim Brosnan, Ph.D. Professor of Turfgrass Weed Science University of Tennessee
Day 6 – Thursday, December 10, 2020
Surface and Subsurface Insect Management for the PAC_NW
Turf Disease and Growth Management in the PAC_NW
Speaker: Rick Fletcher, Nufarm

CANCELLATION POLICY & QUESTIONS:

We encourage online payment. However, if you need to be billed by invoice please email all of the REQUIRED registration information to ogcsa@ogcsa.org or call OGCSA office at 503-344-6535.
For FULL refund cancellations must be made by 5:00pm November 27 to OGCSA email below
Questions—Email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org or Call: 503-344-6535

~ PLEASE REVIEW ~ IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBLTY TO MAKE SURE YOUR SYSTEM IS READY TO GO AND WILL RUN THE WEBINAR ~
Webinar Best Management Practices

2020 Oregon Turfgrass Foundation Event
2020-10-11 17:00 - 2020-10-12 17:00 | OR
18th Annual Oregon Turfgrass Foundation Golf Tournament

Join the Oregon Turfgrass Foundation for the Annual OTF Golf Tournament in Portland and support OSU research and student scholarships.
Visit oregonturfgrassfoundation.org for registration and sponsorship opportunities

2020 Crew Tournament - Central
2020-09-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Quail Run Golf Course, 16725 Northridge, Lapine, OR, 97739, United States
Due to poor air quality from the wildfire smoke we have postponed and rescheduled the Crew Tournament at Quail Run to Tuesday, September 29th.

~ Presented By ~

What to expect at the Crew Tournament this year……. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we will be putting in place additional guidelines and polices adhering to Governor Brown’s executive order and following guidelines laid out by the Oregon Health Authority. We will be closely monitoring the polices and guidelines as the tournament nears. It is imperative that everyone follow the guidelines that will be laid out in order to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all players, volunteers, and staff. The ability for us to resume and continue conducting tournaments during this unprecedented time will depend on the cooperation and success of all involved. General Event Safety and Health Guidelines will be outlined and sent to all participants prior to event.
The format this year is a 4-person scramble shotgun tournament. Payouts will be for 1st, 2nd gross and net along with many on course contests! Top 1 gross team will compete with top 2 teams from West Crew Tournament against Washington’s Crew Champions in the 17th Annual PNW Crew Championship!
Shotgun start 10:00am
Registration includes: Golf, cart, lunch, range balls, hat and raffle prizes
REGISTER HERE
Additional Info:

Strict COIVD-19 safety measures will be in place and MUST be followed
All players must be employed for the course they are representing and work on the greens/grounds crew
24 handicap maximum
PGA Professionals are not eligible for prizes

**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after Monday, September 25, 2020.

2020 Pub Course Tournament
2020-09-22 10:00 - 13:00 | McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, Troutdale, Oregon, 97060
With the current gathering restrictions in place due to COVID-19 the OGCSA Board of Directors has regrettably made the decision to cancel the meeting portion of the Fall Meeting. We are excited to announce that we are still planning to move forward and host the golf portion. Registration for the Pub Course Tournament is now open! Space will be limited to 20 teams so don’t delay – sign up today!
Details:

10:00 shotgun start
Register as a team: people make their own team of four, or you can agree to be joined with other individuals, or your team can be made of less but you pay for four
Post round box lunch to go
Results will be posted online after event

REGISTER HERE
Additional Info:
*Strict COIVD-19 safety measures will be in place and MUST be followed
*This is a walking course – no carts available
**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after Thursday, September 17, 2020.

2020 OSU Turfgrass Summer Field Day
2020-08-26 - 2020-09-03 | Virtual / Trysting Tree GC, 34028 NE Electric Rd, Corvallis, 97333
The 2020 OSU Turfgrass Summer Field Day is going virtual! Videos will be posted online for viewing with a Virtual Field Day Q&A meeting. Jason Oliver Memorial Golf Tournament will move forward as planned at Trysting Tree Golf Club .
• Virtual Field Day
o Videos Available Aug 26, 2020 to Sept 1, 2020
• Virtual Field Day Question and Answer Zoom Meeting
o Sept 2, 2020 from 9 am to 11 am (link not active until 8:45 am Sept 2)
o https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/91071638653
• Jason Oliver Golf Tournament
o Trysting Tree Golf Club, 34028 NE Electric Rd, Corvallis, OR 97333, Sept 3, 2020 at 1 pm.
o RSVP to Alec Kowalewski: Alec.Kowalewski@oregonstate.edu no later than Aug 20, 2020
o box lunch and dinner will be included with this event
Questions: Contact Alec Kowalewski: Alec.Kowalewski@oregonstate.edu

2020 Crew Tournament - West
2020-08-25 | Arrowhead GC, 28301 S. Hwy 213, Molalla, OR, 97038, United States
Registration is Open for the 39th Annual OGCSA Crew Tournament to be held once again at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Oregon.
This tournament fills up quick, even if you do not have all your player information, register early to make sure you secure your spot.
Presented by:

What to expect at the Crew Tournament this year……. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we will be putting in place additional guidelines and polices adhering to Governor Brown’s executive order and following guidelines laid out by the Oregon Health Authority. We will be closely monitoring the polices and guidelines as the tournament nears. It is imperative that everyone follow the guidelines that will be laid out in order to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all players, volunteers, and staff. The ability for us to resume and continue conducting tournaments during this unprecedented time will depend on the cooperation and success of all involved. General Event Safety and Health Guidelines will be outlined and sent to all participants prior to event.
The format this year is a 4-person scramble. Payouts will be for 1st, 2nd, 3rd gross and net along with many other raffle prizes! Top 2 gross teams will compete against Washington’s Crew Champions in the 17th Annual PNW Crew Championship!
Maximum of 58 teams with tee times beginning at 6:18 a.m. For available tee times contact:
Stan Presley 503-550-4186 or Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535
Registration includes: Golf, lunch, range balls, hat and raffle prizes. Back by popular demand *The Skills Contest* Optional Fun ~ Payball competition ~ $10/team & Beaver Ball ~ $10/team
**Golf carts are not included with registration — Call Arrowhead pro shop to reserve and understand facility rider policy 503-829-8080**
REGISTER HERE
Tee Times
Additional Info:

Strict COIVD-19 safety measures will be in place and MUST be followed
Dress code will be strictly enforced: collared shirts required. No denim
All players must be employed for the course they are representing and work on the greens/grounds crew
24 handicap maximum
PGA Professionals are not eligible for prizes

**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after Monday, August 17, 2020.

2020 Superintendent - Assistant Tournament
2020-06-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Tokatee Golf Course, 54947 McKenzie Highway, Blue River, OR, 97413
Regrettably, out of an abundance of caution in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to cancel the
2020 Superintendent-Assistant Tournament

If you have never been to Tokatee Golf Club you will not want to miss this opportunity to experience one of the most beautiful golf settings in the state! Superintendent Ty Patton welcomes us for the 2020 Superintendent / Assistant Tournament on June 16th. So…..find a team partner and save the date!

2020 Annual Meeting
2020-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Meeting
UPDATE
The OGCSA Annual Meeting is now going Virtual
Due to rapidly changing guidelines for social distancing during COVID-19, we are holding our Annual OGCSA Member Meeting virtually. This meeting is open to all OGCSA members.
Thursday, May 21, 2020, 11:00am-12:00pm PDT
Register Here

Agenda
-Officer and Committee Reports
-Board of Directors Elections
-Industry Updates:
Golf Alliance of Oregon, GCSAA, Oregonians for Food & Shelter, Oregon Turfgrass Foundation, Oregon State University

2020 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament
2020-04-28 11:00 - 18:00 | Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, 12930 NW Old Pumpkin Ridge Road, North Plains, Oregon, 97133
Regrettably, out of an abundance of caution in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to cancel the 2020 OGCSA Open.

Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club and host Superintendent, Eric Feldhusen have welcomed us for the 2020 OGCSA Open Tournament. It’s time to gather your team and join us to kick off the golf season for a fun day of golf and camaraderie.
Team registration includes:
-4-person golf team with carts – Ghost Creek Golf Course
-Range balls
-Tee prize
-On course games
-Lunch prior and dinner post round with awards
Schedule of Events:
10:30 a.m. Check in, range access, lunch and tee prize distribution
12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start -Team Scramble
Post Round – Dinner & awards
EVENT CANCELLED
Presented By:

*Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after April 21, 2020.
**Dress Code: Golf attire for golf and dinner. No denim please

2020 OGCSA/WWGCSA Service Project @ The Children's Course
2020-03-19 08:00 - 13:00 | The Children’s Course, 19 Meldrum Bar Park Road, Gladstone, 97027, United States
Regrettably, out of an abundance of caution in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to postpone next week’s OGCSA | WWGCSA Service Project until further notice.

We are excited to announce that on Thursday, March 19th, the 2nd annual OGCSA/WWGCSA joint service project will take place at the Children’s Course in Gladstone, OR. Once again Superintendents and industry partners from Oregon and Washington will be joining forces to give back to the community and assist the Children’s Course in completing maintenance projects around the property and give them a jump start to the 2020 golf season.
The Children’s Course is located in a beautiful setting nestled between the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers in Gladstone. It originally opened for play as Rivergreens Golf Course in 1961 as an 18-hole, par 3 course. In 1989, following the development of apartments on the perimeter, the course was redesigned into a 9-hole, par 3 course.
In 1996 founder, Duncan Campbell and his wife Cindy, had a vision to create a golf course that would be dedicated to children. The Children’s Course was born from this vision. Providing a location for children to learn and play the game of golf was just part of Duncan’s plan. He envisioned using golf to provide positive youth development.
The Children’s Course eventually partnered with the national organization, The First Tee and has embraced its Core Values. Our mission is to impact the lives of kids ages 4-18 by providing learning facilities and educational programs. The game of golf helps to instill integrity and make people of rich character.
The Children’s Course operates as a non-profit 501 (c) (3), and is funded by private donations from foundations, corporations and individuals. The golf course is home to The First Tee of Greater Portland, which provides young people with character-building and life skills lessons using golf as the platform.
To learn more about the Children’s Course visit www.childrenscourse.org
Map to event parking

Schedule of Events
8:00am – Breakfast, Welcome & Job Assignment
8:30am-1:00pm – Service Project
1:00pm – Lunch
**Parking will be in Meldrum Bar Park, 19 Meldrum Bar Park Rd., Gladstone, OR 97027
Interested in donating equipment, product or funds to support this event? Contact Alexis at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

5th Annual OSU Microdochium Patch Field Day
2020-02-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Microdochium Patch Field Day hosted by Oregon State University Turfgrass.
Email Dr. Alec Kowalewski to confirm attendance
Alec.Kowalewski@oregonstate.edu

2020 M Patch Field Day Flier

2020 Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room
2020-01-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Tin Roof, 8371 International Dr. Ste 100, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Planning to attend the Golf Industry Show in sunny Orlando, Florida? Make sure to mark your calendars for the Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room. This is a fantastic opportunity to catch up with new and old friends from fellow Northwest GCSAA chapters. This event will be held at the Tin Roof, Orlando.
We are able to host this event because of the generous support from our industry partners. We welcome your support – To join our list of sponsoring partners complete below form or contact Alexis Wenker at ogcsa@ogcsa.org or call 503-344-6535
Orlando Hospitality Room Sponsorship Form

2020 Crew Seminar
2020-01-22 08:00 - 14:30 | Tualatin Country Club, 9145 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR, 97062, United States
Plan to join us for the 2020 Crew Seminar. Take a break from the cold wet Winter weather and come inside for a day of education and networking at Tualatin Country Club.
~Seminar Topics~
– 36 Years of Turf Tips from Larry Gilhuly, Gilhuly Golf Consulting
– The Green Start Academy Experience from Eric Langford
-Hands on Turfgrass Identification with Emily and Alyssa from Oregon State University
-BMP’s for Trees and Shrubs
-Chainsaw operation and safety
~ Presented By ~

Registration Closed – Call OGCSA office 503-344-6535 for availability
**Cancellation deadline is January 17, 2020. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2020 Equipment Managers Seminar
2020-01-14 07:30 - 14:00 | RMT Equipment, 892 NW Corporate Dr, Building E, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
Plan to start the new year by joining us for the annual Equipment Managers Seminar
Presented By:

The 2020 seminar will be held at the RMT Equipment facility in Troutdale. Come hear updates and learn new skills from some top industry speakers.

Agenda:
7:30-8:00a.m.– Check in, Registration and Networking
8:00-8:45 a.m.
– Hydraulic Aspects in Equipment
David Walker, Product Support Manager
8:45-9:00 a.m. – Break
9:00-9:45 a.m.
–New Battery Technology
Creig Henry, Battery Systems
9:45-10:00 a.m. – Break
10:00-11:00 a.m.
–Grinding Technology
Larry Robinson, SIP Grinders
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Lunch
12:00-12:45 p.m.
– Electrical Aspects in Equipment
David Walker, Product Support Manager
12:45-1:30 p.m.
Safe Practices in the Shop
Oregon OSHA
1:30-2:00 p.m. – Open Discussion
REGISTER HERE
**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing to the OGCSA office. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after January 10, 2020.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2019 Pest Management Seminar
2019-12-04 07:00 - 2019-12-05 12:00 | Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown, 1441 NE 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
We are excited to announce that in 2019 this event will be held at a new venue, The Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown. The Crowne Plaza property offers an exceptional meeting space with the convenience of your host hotel on the same property. Still located in Downtown Portland just around the corner from the Convention Center, this new venue is still within walking distance to the Max line, on-site parking and much much more!
This annual seminar will feature leading industry speakers, exhibitor booths and hosted happy hour on the evening to the 4th.

Presented By:

SPEAKER LINE UP:

Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Extension Turfgrass Specialist University of Nebraska Lincoln
James Baird, Ph.D., Associate Cooperative Extension Specialist in Turfgrass Management and Assistant Turfgrass Horticulturist, UC Riverside
Dean Mosdell, Ph.D., Turf & Ornamental Specialist, Syngenta
James Hempfing, Ph.D., Field Development Representative, Bayer Environmental Science
Brian McDonald, Clint Mattox & Emily Braithwaite, Oregon State University Turfgrass
Charles Silcox, Ph.D., Product Development Manager – AMVAC Environmental Products
VIEW COMPLETE SPEAKER SCHEDULE HERE

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center Hotel
1441 NE 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
Click Here to book online or call: 503-233-2401

PRICING & REGISTRATION:
*Early registration pricing: Registrations received by November 19, 2019 at 6:00pm
Full Seminar, Lunch & Happy Hour – $190.00
Student rate with Instructor confirmation – $90.00
*Registrations after November 19, 2019
Full Seminar, Lunch & Happy Hour – $215.00
Student rate with Instructor confirmation – $115.00
REGISTER HERE

RECERTIFICATION & EDUCATION CREDITS:

Oregon Department of Agriculture – 10 APPROVED
Washington Department of Agriculture – 11 APPROVED
GCSAA – .95 APPROVED EDUCATION POINTS
Oregon Landscape Contractors Board – 11 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
International Society of Arboriculture – 3 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
*Make sure to bring your appropriate license information to complete recertification forms for both days of the seminar.
***Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing to the OGCSA office. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after November 26, 2019.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2019 Fall Meeting
2019-11-06 07:30 - 15:00 | Illahe Hills Country Club, 3376 Country Club Dr. S, Salem, 97302, United States
The OGCSA hopes you will plan to attend the 2019 Fall Meeting as host Superintendent, Steven Beyer and Illahe Hills Country Club welcome us to their beautiful club. We are excited to announce that Micah Woods, Ph.D. will be joining us as our featured speaker.
Micah Woods, Ph.D., is the founder and chief scientist of the Asian Turfgrass Center. Since graduating from Oregon State University in 1998, Micah has been traveling extensively, collecting data, and advising turfgrass managers across Asia, Australia, North America, and Europe. From 2001 to 2005, he was in New York to study with Frank Rossi at Cornell University. The broad scope of his research on grasses around the world led to his collaboration with scientists from PACE Turf to create the MLSN guidelines which are applicable to turf in all climate zones, or as he says, “any grass, anywhere.” You can read more about Micah’s unique take on tending turfgrass in his book, A Short Grammar of Greenkeeping, as well as on his website, www.asianturfgrass.com.

At this meeting we will also be presenting USGA Agronomist, Larry Gilhuly with the Dick Malpass Distinguished Service Award. Gilhuly received this award this past spring at the Annual meeting, but was unable to attend and accept it personally. On November 6th Larry be in the flesh to accept his award. After 36 years with the USGA Greens Section, Larry is set to retire this September. Larry has been a longtime friend, supporter and advocate of the OGCSA and its members. We hope you can attend to help us honor him for his service.
Along with Dr. Micah Woods, also in attendance will be Mr. Steve Gould from Bayer Environmental Science. There has been a great deal of conversation this past year about the chemical Roundup (Glyphosate). Mr. Gould has over 20 years experience working with Roundup and will speak on how to address pubic concerns that you may encounter as turf and landscape managers.

Agenda:
7:30-8:00 – Check-in, Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:10 – Welcome
8:10 – 10:00 – Micah Woods, Ph.D., chief scientist of the Asian Turfgrass Center

Turf Around the World
Soils conditions for the best turf today
Bah, Humbug

10:00– 10:20 – Break
10:20 – 12:00 – Steve Gould, Bayer Environmental Science

Roundup – Fact vs Fiction

12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch
1:00 – 1:20 – Dick Malpass Distinguished Service Award Presentation
1:20 – 3:00 – Micah Woods, Ph.D., chief scientist of the Asian Turfgrass Center – Continue

REGISTRATION CLOSED – CONTACT OGCSA OFFICE FOR AVAILABILITY
ogcsa@ogcsa.org or 503-344-6535

Presented By:

Oregon Turfgrass Foundation Golf Tournament
2019-09-30 | Eugene Country Club, 255 Country Club Rd, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Join the Oregon Turfgrass Foundation for the Annual Golf Tournament in Eugene and support OSU research and student scholarships.
Visit oregonturfgrassfoundation.org for registration and sponsorship opportunities

Oregon State University Turfgrass Field Day
2019-08-29 08:00 - 18:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Schedule
8:00 am to 9:00 am – Check-in and Breakfast
9:00 am to 11:30 am – Field Day, Industry Expo
11:30 am to 12:30 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm – J. Oliver Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner
Field Day Topics

Fungicide Alternatives for Microdochium
Fungicides for Management of Anthracnose
Annual Bluegrass Herbicide Resistance
Fine Fescue Establishment
Broadleaf Herbicide Trial Update
Mowing Height and Frequency for Lawns
Irrigation Rates and Frequency for Lawns
Fertilizer selection, rates and timing
Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, and Fine Fescue NTEP
Spring Aerification and Fertilizer Timing for Lawns Drought Resistance

Full Package: Registration $90.00 (Due Aug 19). Onsite registration $115.
Registration includes breakfast, field day, lunch, golf and dinner.
Field Day Only: Registration $60.00 (Due Aug 19). Include field day and lunch, excludes golf and dinner.
Social Package: $35.00
Lunch at Lewis-Brown Farm, or Dinner at Trysting Tree Golf Course (Due Aug 19).
Industry Booth or Equipment Exhibitor: $90 (Due Aug 19).
Booth hours 9:00 am to 11:30 am at Lewis-Brown Turf Farm. Includes folding table (6’ x 2.5‘) and registration for 1 person (breakfast, field day, lunch, golf and dinner).
Golf Outing Tee Sponsor: $250

Download 2019 Field Day Registration HERE
Registration and payments via mail or email to the the following……
Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D
Turfgrass Specialist, Oregon State University
4147 ALS Building, Corvallis, OR 97331
alec.kowalewski@oregonstate.edu

2019 Crew Tournament
2019-08-27 | Arrowhead GC, 28301 S. Hwy 213, Molalla, OR, 97038, United States
Registration is Open for the 38th Annual OGCSA Crew Tournament to be held once again at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Oregon.
This tournament fills up quick, even if you do not have all your player information, register early to make sure you secure your spot.
Presented by:

The format this year is a 4-person scramble. Payouts will be for 1st, 2nd, 3rd gross and net along with many other prizes! Top 2 gross teams will compete against Washington’s Crew Champions in the 16th Annual PNW Crew Championship! Optional Fun ~ Payball competition ~ $10/team & Beaver Ball ~ $10/team
Maximum of 56 teams with tee times beginning at 6:18 a.m. For available tee times contact:
Stan Presley 503-550-4186 or Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535
Registration includes: Golf, lunch, range balls, great tee prizes and back by popular demand *The Skills Contest*
**Golf carts are not included with registration — Call pro shop to reserve 503-829-8080**
Check Tee Times Here
Register Here
Additional Info:

Dress code will be strictly enforced: collared shirts required. No denim
All players must be employed for the course they are representing and work on the greens/grounds crew
24 handicap maximum
PGA Professionals are not eligible for prizes

**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after Monday, August 19, 2019.

2019 Superintendent - Assistant Tournament
2019-06-19 12:00 - 17:00 | OGA Golf Course, 2850 Hazelnut Dr., Woodburn, OR, 97071, United States
Gearhart Golf Links was so much fun for this tournament in 2018……….. but we like to switch things up and visit more of our amazing member courses. In 2019 we are excited to be holding this event at the OGA Golf Course in Woodburn, OR.
Schedule of Events:
12:00 a.m. – Check-in, range access and lunch
1:00 p.m. – Shotgun Start
Post Round – No host beverages, appetizers & awards
Format:
18 Holes; 2-person team shamble best-ball
Superintendent & Assistant play as a team
*Affiliate members are welcome to form a team or pair with a Superintendent or Assistant
Co-Sponsored With:

Register Closed – Call OGCSA office for availability
503-344-6535
Registration Includes:

Range access, golf with cart, lunch, and appetizers post round with awards
*USGA HDCP required to be eligible for ‘Net’ prizes
**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after June 12, 2019.

2019 Annual Meeting
2019-05-16 07:00 - 16:00 | Willamette Valley Country Club, 900 Country Club Place, Canby, OR, 97013, United States
Willamette Valley Country Club and host Superintendent Larry Raschko have welcomed us back for our 2019 OGCSA Annual Meeting. This meeting will include the OGCSA annual members business meeting, awards, education and afternoon golf.
Agenda:
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. – Check-in, Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Members Annual Business Meeting
9:00 – 9:20 a.m. – Break
9:20 – 10:20 a.m. – Steve Randall, Director of Chapter Outreach
“Developing Your Business, Communication and Leadership Skills – GCSAA Can Be a Guide”
10:20 – 12:00 p.m. – Award and Scholarship Presentations, Updates from Oregon Turfgrass Foundation, and Oregon State University Turfgrass
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 9 Hole golf competition
Presented By:

Registration Closed – Call office for availability – 503-344-6535
*Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after May 10, 2019.
**Dress Code: Business attire ~ No Denim
***Student Rate available: Call OGCSA office to register as a student 503-344-6535

2019 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament
2019-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd., Medford, OH, 97504, United States
How long has it been since we’ve had an event in Southern Oregon? Way too long! Rogue Valley Country Club and host Superintendent, Craig Hilty are excited to welcome us for the 2019 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament. With the amazing support from Rogue Valley Country Club and planning by the OGCSA Golf Committee we have been able to reduce the team registration fee this year to $400 a team! So put together your foursome team and join us for a fun day with a friendly golf competition and camaraderie.
Team registration includes:
-4-person golf team with carts
-Range balls
-Tee prize
-On course games
-Lunch prior and appetizers post round with awards
Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. Registration, range access, lunch and tee prize distribution
11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start -Team Scramble
Post Round – No host cocktails, appetizers & awards

Co-Sponsored By:

REGISTER HERE

Lodging:
We have a room block at the Hilton Garden Inn Medford
1000 Welcome Way, Medford, OR 97504
541- 734-0302 | Website: www.hgimedford.hgi.com
2.3 Miles from the Rogue Valley Country Club
Hilton Garden Inn is extending a room rate of $124.00 per night for a king or double queen room for the nights of April 18th and 19th.
To make your online reservation visit
https://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/oregon/hilton-garden-inn-medford-MFRHEGI/index.html#
And put in the group Code OGCSA
If you have any issues please email Wendy Baker at Wendy.Baker@hilton.com

*Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after April 15, 2019.
**Dress Code: Golf attire for golf and dinner. No denim please

OGCSA/WWGCSA Service Project @ American Lake Veterans Golf Course
2019-03-14 07:00 - 13:00 | American Lake Veterans Course, 9600 Veterans Drive, Lakewood, WA, 98493, United States
This past fall, the Board of Directors from the OGCSA and WWGCSA got together for a joint meeting. The purpose was to plan an event that would allow members from both associations to utilize their skills for a worthy cause, as well as network with their peers. We are happy to announce that on Thursday, March 14, Superintendents and industry partners from Oregon and Washington will be joining forces to complete a service project at American Lake Veterans Golf Course.
The golf course is located on the grounds of the VA Hospital in Lakewood, Washington. In 1995, the US government withdrew all funding for the operation and maintenance of all VA golf courses. Due to an agreement made with the VA Puget Sound Health Care, this course is now completely run by volunteers who are primarily veterans themselves. It’s an amazing story and we encourage you to read more about it on their website at www.veterangolf.org. A group of our board members were able to meet with the Assistant Superintendent (volunteer) in January and get a plan together of work that needs to be done. It’s a long list, and the amount we are able to get done is dependent on how many volunteers we have. The volunteers that care for American Lake take a lot of pride in their course. They are blown away that a bunch of golf course superintendents want to come and help them, and are excited to learn all they can……..that’s a good enough reason for us!
This event is made possible due to generous contributions and the selflessness of our association members. To signup to volunteer Click here . For those that are not able to volunteer their time, we are also accepting donations to support this cause. Contact Alexis Wenker at 503-344-6535 or ogcsa@ogcsa.org for more information on donations. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided, and any unused funds will be donated back to the course to use as they need. Both associations are extremely excited about this inaugural event and hope to make it an annual occurrence which will bounce back and forth between locations in Oregon and Washington each year. We look forward to seeing you there.
Regards,
Joint Service Project Committee

Schedule of Events
7:00am – Breakfast, Welcome & Job Assignment
7:30am-12:00pm – Service Project
12:30pm – Lunch
Sign up to Volunteer Here
Can you donate equipment, product or funds to support this event? Contact Alexis at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

4th Annual Microdochium Patch Field Day
2019-02-28 15:00 - 19:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Microdochium Patch Field Day hosted by Oregon State University Turfgrass. This event is free for OGCSA Members. No RSVP necessary ~ See you there!

2019 Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room
2019-02-06 18:30 - 21:00 | The Westin – San Diego, 400 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Going to the 2019 Golf Industry Show in sunny San Diego? If so, plan to join your fellow members from the Northwest GCSAA chapters for the Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room. We will be at a new property this year, The Westin – San Diego.
This evening is made possible from the generous support from our allied industry partners!
~Thank You~
Gold Sponsors:
Bayer Environmental Science
Helena Agri-Enterprises
John Deere/ C&B Operations
Midland Implement/Turf Equipment & Irrigation
Pacific Golf & Turf
RMT Equipment
Simplot Partners
Syngenta
Western Equipment/Turf Star
Wilbur-Ellis Company
Silver Sponsors:
AMVAC Environmental Products
HD Fowler
Lane Mountain Bunker Sand
Magic Valley Bentgrass
Rain Bird
Winfield United
Bronze Sponsors:
Airgronomics
BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions
EarthWorks Carbon Based Fertility
Greenshield Systems
Nutrien Solutions
Planet Turf
Ridgetop Golf
Superior Tech Products
Sustainable Pest Management Solutions
The Andersons
Walrath Sand Products

2019 Crew Seminar
2019-01-24 08:00 - 15:00 | Tualatin Country Club, 9145 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR, 97062, United States
Registration is open for the 2019 Crew Seminar. Take a break from the cold wet Winter weather and come inside for a day of education and networking at Tualatin Country Club.
Agenda:
8:00-8:30 a.m. – Check in, Registration and Networking
8:30-9:15 a.m. – Welcome
Gabe Hughes, OGCSA President, The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club
The Green Start Academy Experience, Eric Langford, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort – Old Macdonald
9:15-10:15 a.m. – Trends in the Golf Industry
Larry Gilhuly – USGA Western Region Agronomist
10:15-10:30 a.m. – Break

10:30-11:45 a.m. – The Silvies Story and more………
Golf Course Architect Dan Hixson – Dan Hixson Golf Design, Inc.
11:45-12:45 p.m. – Lunch
12:45-1:45 p.m. – Using Native Plants to Create Pollinator Habitat with an Emphasis on Monarch Butterflies
Tom Landis, PhD, Native Plant Nursery Consulting & Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates
1:45-2:45 p.m. – PVC pipe fitting and repair
CIMCO Sales – Steve Causseaux
3:00-4:00 p.m. Bonus – ASME Gluing Certification Class
This is a Hands-on training class covering:
• Interference fit check between pipe and fitting
• Pipe-end deburring
• Primer application
• Solvent cement application
• Pipe joint assembly
Participants will make a pipe joint assembly. The assembled sample is hydrostatically pressure tested per ASME B31.3 bonder qualification standard. If the sample passes the pressure test, a qualification card is issued to the participant. WELD-ON-TECH-TRAINING-TRIFOLD
Register Closed ~ Email ogcsa@ogcsa.org for availability
Registration : $55.00

** .50 Approved GCSAA Education Points
**Registration and cancellation is deadline is January 21, 2019. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2019 Equipment Managers Seminar
2019-01-09 07:30 - 14:00 | Pacific Golf & Turf Facility, 14625 SE Stark Street, Portland, 97233, United States
Plan to start the new year by joining us for the annual Equipment Managers Seminar
Sponsored By:

The 2019 seminar will be held at the Pacific Golf & Turf Portland facility. Come hear updates and learn new skills from some top industry speakers. Registration is Open!
Agenda:
7:30-8:00 a.m.
Check in, Registration & Networking (Continental breakfast Provided)
8:00-10:00 a.m.
– Tier 4 & Hydraulic Troubleshooting
John Deere, Henry Ramos
10:00-10:15 a.m.
– Break
10:15-12:15 a.m.
– Tier 4 & Hydraulic Troubleshooting / Reel Theory
John Deere, Henry Ramos
12:15-1:00 p.m.
– Lunch (Provided)
1:00-1:20 p.m.
–New Technology & Precision Turf
Scott Backstrom, Pacific Golf & Turf
1:20-1:40 p.m.
–GCSAA Equipment Manager program update
David Phipps, GCSAA Northwest Field Staff Representative
1:40-2:00 p.m.
–Open discussion / Q&A session
REGISTER HERE
* .50 Approved GCSAA Education Points
**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing to the OGCSA office. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after January 7, 2019.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2018 Pest Management Seminar
2018-12-05 07:30 - 2018-12-06 16:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Portland, 97232, United States
Registration Open & Speakers’ Schedule All Set For The 2018 Seminar
This annual seminar will feature leading industry speakers, exhibitor booths, hosted happy hour on the evening to the 5th and a New Bonus Education Session the afternoon of the 6th!
Co-Sponsored by:

SPEAKER LINE UP:

John Kaminski, Ph.D., Professor, PennState
Spencer Mortensen, Ph.D., BASF Ecotoxicology
Rick Fletcher, Nufarm America
Brian Aynardi, Ph.D., Turfgrass Pathologist, PBI Gordon
Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., Brian McDonald & Clint Mattox, Oregon State University Turfgrass
Check schedule for full line up

Bonus Education Session to feature:

Gerald Flaherty, CGCS & Jamie Sharp, PGA, The Valley Club

“Working Together: Good Relationships in Difficult Times”
“How Tracking Labor Can Benefit Your Operation”

Lew Sharp, Tee 2 Green

Interseeding to improve tees and putting green surfaces

Complete 2018 Pest Management Seminar Schedule

PRICING & REGISTRATION:
*Early registration pricing: Before November 20, 2018
Four Sessions, 1 Lunch & Happy Hour – $190.00
Student rate with Instructor confirmation – $90.00
*Registrations after November 20, 2018
Four Sessions, 1 Lunch & Happy Hour – $215.00
Student rate with Instructor confirmation – $115.00
Click Here to register

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center
435 NE Wasco St.
Portland, OR 97232
Marriott hotel is offering us a special group rate:
$134.00 USD per night
*Includes Full Breakfast Buffet
Last day to book: 11/13/18
Click Here to book online or call: 503-234-3200

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Oregon Department of Agriculture – APPROVED 11 Credits
Washington Department of Agriculture –APPROVED 10 Credits
GCSAA – APPROVED .55 Day 1, .35 Day 2, .30 Day 2 Bonus Session
Oregon Landscape Contractors Board – APPROVED 11 Hours Regular Session, 3 Hours Bonus Session
International Society of Arboriculture – APPROVED

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
*Make sure to bring your appropriate license information to complete recertification forms for both days of the seminar.
***Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing to the OGCSA office. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after November 27, 2018.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org
