2024 Crew Seminar - Bend Golf Club
2024-01-18 08:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bend Golf & Country Club, 61045 Country Club Dr, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The Education Committee is excited to announce that in 2024 we are taking the Crew Seminar on the road. A second Crew Seminar will be held on Thursday, January 18th at Bend Golf Club. Save the date and take a break from the cold Winter weather and come inside for a day of education and networking. And remember the Crew Seminar is not only for Crew Members – anyone interested is welcome to attend!
Who’s Joining Us:
– Every Golf Course Architect Should Work On The Greens Crew For A Year – David McLay-Kidd – DMK Golf Design
– Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference – Gretchen Yoder, Oregon Golf Association Director of Course Rating & Handicapping
– Irrigation tips & Tricks – John Hassler, Turf Star Western, Toro Irrigation
– Hydrology of Central Oregon – Deschutes Basin Water Master – Jeremy Giffin, Deschutes Water Basin
Register Here

Schedule of Events:
7:30-8:00 a.m. Check in, Registration and Networking
8:00 a.m. Welcome – Scott Moffenbeier ~ OGCSA President & Host Superintendent, Bend Golf Club
8:15-9:15 a.m. Education
9:15-9:30 a.m. Break
9:30-11:30 a.m. Education
11:30-12:15 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:15 p.m. Education
1:15 p.m. Closing
**Cancellation deadline is January 11, 2024. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2024 Crew Seminar - Tualatin Country Club
2024-01-26 08:00 - 14:00 | Tualatin Country Club, 9145 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR, 97062, United States
*RESCHEDULED*
The tradition will continue in 2024! Save the date and plan to join us for the annual Crew Seminar at Tualatin Country Club. Take a break from the cold wet Winter weather and come inside for a day of education and networking.
Who is Joining Us:
– What Turfgrass Would Call It If Given A Choice – Larry Gilhuly, Gilhuly Golf Consulting
– Travel, Trends, and Technology – Cory Isom, USGA Green Section
– Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference – Gretchen Yoder, Oregon Golf Association Director of Course Rating & Handicapping
– Irrigation Tips & Tricks – John Hassler, Turf Star Western, Toro Irrigation
– Turfgrass Pests of in the PNW & OSU PACE Course – Dr. Alec Kowalewski, Oregon State University Turfgrass
– Small Engines Tips & Tricks – Robert Clark, Clark’s Lawn & Garden Equipment
Register Here
Schedule
7:30-8:00 a.m. Check in, Registration and Networking
8:00-8:15 a.m. Welcome – Andrew Crawford ~ Host Superintendent, Tualatin Country Club
8:15-9:15 a.m. Education
9:15-9:30 a.m. Break
9:30-11:30 a.m. Education
11:30-12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30-2:00 p.m. Education
**Cancellation deadline is January 9, 2024. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2024 Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room
2024-01-31 18:30 - 21:30 | State 48 Brewery, 345 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
The 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show will be held in Phoenix, Arizona and we are excited for this new location. Along with the GCSAA the Northwest Chapters of the GCSA have also been busy making preparations for the conference. The site of our annual joint hospitality room will be at State 48 Brewery located within Phoenix’s designated Entertainment district close to the convention center and hotels.
The success of this event is thanks to our supportive industry partners. It is not too early to pledge your support for the 2024 hospitality room in Phoenix! Contact Alexis – ogcsa@ogcsa.org
This event is made possible from the support of our Industry Partners!
~Thank You~
Diamond Sponsors
Helena Agri-Enterprises
Heritage Professional Products
Affordable Turf & Specialty Tire
Pacific Golf & Turf
Turf Star Western Equipment
Gold Sponsors
EarthWorks Carbon Based Fertility
Simplot Turf & Horticulture
Midland Implement – Turf Equipment & Irrigation
Stotz Equipment
Silver Sponsors
Harco Fittings
Planet Turf
Syngenta
Bronze Sponsors
Ag Enterprises/Raven
Columbia Seeds
Magic Valley Turfgrass
The Andersons
Sustainable Turfgrass Solutions
Wilbur-Ellis Company

2024 Equipment Managers & Irrigation Seminar
2024-02-27 07:30 - 14:00 | Turf Star Western, 1750 Salem Industrial Dr., Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Registration is open! Plan to join us at the Turf Star Western facility in Salem, OR to network, hear updates, and learn new skills from top industry speakers on education geared towards Equipment Managers and Irrigation Technicians.

Education Topics & Who’s Joining Us:
*GCSAA Equipment Manager Update, David Phipps, GCSAA Northwest Field Staff Representative
*Is Your Shop Ready for Electrification? Jeff Drake, The Toro Company / MTI Distributing
*Basics of Sprayers and Where You Fit In – Gabe Hughes & Geoff Johnson, Turf Star Western
*LED Lighting Upgrades – John Dougherty, Energy Trust of Oregon
*Irrigation Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks – John Hassler, Toro Irrigation & Barry Balavender, The Toro Company
Agenda:
7:00 – 7:30 – Check in – Networking time
7:30 – 8:45 – Welcome & Education
8:45 – 9:00 – Break
9:00 – 11:30 – Education
11:30 – 12:30 – Lunch
12:30 – Education & Closing
Registration Closed
Presented By:

2024 OSU Winter Turfgrass Field Day
2024-02-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
2024 Winter Turfgrass Field Day
Thursday – Feb 29, 2024
3 P.M. Education at Lewis-Brown Horticulture Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333
5 P.M. Dinner
Registration and Dinner is FREE for all attendees
Please RSVP to alec.kowalewski@oregonstate.edu

2024 OGCSA - WWGCSA Service Project at American Lake Veterans Golf Course
2024-04-17 08:00 - 12:00 | American Lake Veterans Course, 9600 Veterans Drive, Lakewood, WA, 98493, United States
We are excited to once again partner with WWGCSA to give back to the community with our 5th annual joint association service project. Plan to join us April 17, 2024, at American Lake Golf Course in Lakewood, WA. We are seeking volunteers and donations to perform a variety of tasks on the golf course. Hope to see you there!
Register to Volunteer Here

2024 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament
2024-04-23 10:00 - 18:00 | The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, 4805 SW 229th Ave., Aloha, OR, 97007, United States
The OGCSA Golf Committee is excited to announce that The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club will be the site of the 2024 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament.
Save the date, build your team and plan to join us in April to kick of the 2024 golf season with a fun day of golf and camaraderie amongst your fellow members and colleagues.
Registration Closed
Call OGCSA office for availability – 503-344-6535
Presented By

Schedule of Events:
-10:00 a.m . – Check in, warm up, lunch
-11:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start – Team Scramble
Team registration includes:
-4-person golf team with carts
-Range balls
– Net & Gross Team Competition
– On course games
-Pre and post round food and beverages
**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 April 9, 2024.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2024 Annual Meeting
2024-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Corvallis Country Club, 1850 SW Whiteside Dr, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Registration Open!
We have loved holding the Annual Meeting at McMenamins Edgefield Pub Course the past few years, but we are going to switch it up this year and head South in 2024. Jason Leanord, Golf Course Superintendent, at The Corvallis Club in Corvallis, OR is welcoming the OGCSA for the Annual meeting on May 15, 2024. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the association annual business meeting, recognitions, awards and much more!
Presented By

Registration Closed – Contact Alexis for availability
Schedule:
7:30 a.m. – Check-in – Exhibitor Time
8:00 a.m. – Members Business Meeting
8:30 a.m. – Break & Exhibitor Time
Regular Meeting:

9:00 a.m. – Awards & Scholarships Presentations
9:30 a.m. – Industry Updates and Speaker Presentations

Oregon Turfgrass Foundation
Oregon State University Turfgrass Team
Oregon State University – Staci Simonich, Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences
Oregon State University Foundation – Jack Holpuch, Director of Development, College of Agricultural Sciences
Oregon Golf Association – Rick Rangel, CEO

Closing
Lunch & Networking Time
Golf – To Follow
*Dress Code: Golf Attire or Business Casual – No Denim
*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 8, 2024.
*Questions? Contact OGCSA office – 503-344-6535 email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2024 Summer 2 Ball Golf Tournament
2024-06-17 10:00 - 16:30 | Awbrey Glen Golf Club, 2500 NW Awbrey Glen Dr., Bend, Oregon, 97703, United States
Registration Open!
The OGCSA Golf Commitee and Board of Directors is excited to announce that the 2024 Summer 2 Ball Golf Tournament will be held at the Awbrey Glen Golf Club in Bend, OR. Host superintendent, Kyle Watt is excited to welcome fellow members to enjoy an exceptional golf experience in the incredible surroundings of Central Oregon’s High Desert.
Save the date, find a partner and plan to join us in June. Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Crew Members, Affiliates, Retired Members, Students……All are welcome!
Register Here

Schedule of Events:
10:00 am – Check-in and Boxed Lunches
10:45 am – Brief Meeting on Putting Green
11:00 am – 18 Hole Shotgun Start
3:30 pm – Post round appetizers & awards
Team registration includes:
-2-person golf team with carts
-On course games
-Pre and post round food and beverages
Format:
-TBD
**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 June 10, 2024.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2024 Crew Tournament - Arrowhead
2024-08-27 | Arrowhead GC, 28301 S. Hwy 213, Molalla, OR, 97038, United States
Tournament Full!
You know what the last Tuesday in August means…… our biggest golf event of the season. Plan to join us on August 27th at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Oregon for the 43rd Annual OGCSA Crew Tournament.
Presented by:

The format this year is a 4-person team scramble. Payouts will be for 1st, 2nd, 3rd gross and net along with many on course games and raffle prizes! The 1st and 2nd place winning teams along with the top team from the Central tournament in the gross competition will move on to compete against Washington GCSA and Inland Empire GCSA Crew Champions in the 19th Annual PNW Crew Championship!
Questions? Contact: Stan Presley 503-550-4186, StPresley@wilburellis.com or Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535, ogcsa@ogcsa.org
Registration includes Golf, cart, lunch, range balls, hat and raffle prizes. Optional games ~ Pay Ball competition ~ $10/team & Beaver Ball ~ $10/team
**Golf carts are included with team registration**
REGISTER HERE
TEE TIMES
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 to qualify for PNW Crew Championship
24 handicap maximum
PGA Professionals are not eligible for payouts & 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 Friday August 16, 2024.

2024 OSU Summer Turfgrass Field Day
2024-08-29 08:00 - 19:00 | 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 7:00 pm – J. Oliver Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner
Field Day Topics
• Fungicides for Anthracnose
• Long Term Effects of Cultivation Methods and Topdressing
• Growing Degree Day Models for PGR Reapplication Interval
• Carbon Sequestration Benefits of Turfgrass
• Understanding the Environmental Factors that Cause Localized Winter Kill in the Bend Area
• OSU Turf Lab Updates
• Pacific Northwest Nematode Survey Update
• Herbicides for Broadleaf Weeds Control
• Annual Bluegrass Fairway Fertility
• Optimum Mowing Height, Fertility and Irrigation for Tall fescue
• A-LIST and NTEP Trials (Fine and Perennial Ryegrass)
• Backpack Sprayer Demo
Registration is FREE for all attendees
• Please RSVP to Chas Schmid, Ph.D., schmchar@oregonstate.edu
*Deadline to RSVP is August 23, 2024
• Please indicate if you will be bringing an exhibitor booth (tables, and shade tent will be provided)
• Please indicate if you will be golfing in the afternoon, and who is in your foursome

2024 Joint Chapter Meeting with Club Managers of Oregon
2024-09-04 14:00 - 17:30 | Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
Register Here

2024 Crew Tournament - Quail Run
2024-09-17 | Quail Run Golf Course, 16725 Northridge, Lapine, OR, 97739, United States
Registration Open!
Save the date and mark your calendars for September 17th for the Annual Central Oregon Crew Tournament at Quail Run Golf Course.

The format this year is a 4-person scramble. Payouts will be for 1st, 2nd place gross and net along with many on course games and raffle prizes! The 1st place winning team in the gross competition along with the top two teams from the Arrowhead Crew Tournament will compete against Washington GCSA and Inland Empire GCSA Crew Champions in the 19th Annual PNW Crew Championship!
Registration includes golf, cart, lunch, range balls, hat and raffle prizes.
**10:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start – Subject to potential frost delay
**9:00 a.m. – Check in
**New this year Optional Games ~ Pay Ball competition ~ $10/team & Beaver Ball ~ $10/team
Additional Info:

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

Register Here
Questions? Contact: Stan Presley 503-550-4186, stpresley@wilburellis.com or Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535, ogcsa@ogcsa.org
**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after Friday, September 13, 2024.

2024 Fall Meeting
2024-10-07 07:30 - 17:00 | Aspen Lakes Golf Course, 16900 Aspen Lakes Dr, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Join Us at the Fall Meeting at Aspen Lakes Golf Course – An Event You Don’t Want to Miss!
Our association’s Fall Meeting is just around the corner, and this year’s venue is the stunning Aspen Lakes Golf Course in Sisters, Oregon. This Fall Meeting promises to be both informative and enjoyable. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn, network, and experience one of Oregon’s most unique golf courses.
Special Guest: Chava McKeel from GCSAA
We are thrilled to announce that Chava McKeel, the Director of Government Affairs at GCSAA, will be joining us all the way from Lawrence, Kansas to provide key updates on crucial regulatory issues, including Endangered Species Act compliance and other pressing matters affecting golf course management.
Chava’s visit is long overdue—her last appearance at our meeting was back in 2012—so this is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from one of the top advocates in our industry.

Date: Monday, October 7, 2024
Location: Aspen Lakes Golf Course, Sisters, OR
Registration Cost: $50/ person
Includes: meeting, lunch, & golf with cart
Agenda:

7:30am Check-in & Networking
8:00am Welcome & Education
9:45am Break
10:00am – Education
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Golf—9 Holes

Register Here
Presented By

2024 OGCSA Pest Management Webinar Series
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-11 | Webinar Meeting
The OGCSA Pest Management Education Program will continue with the virtual live webinar format in 2024. This year’s event will be held over 4 days, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 3-4 & 10-11, 2024 in 3-hour sessions. Join us for one or all four sessions and hear presentations from leading industry professionals.
REGISTER HERE
Partnering with Oregon Landscape Contractors Association

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

4 three-hour webinar sessions each begin at 9:00am Pacific Time running Tuesday and Wednesday the weeks of December 3-4 & 10-11
You may choose to skip daily sessions—However you will only receive credits for each session attended in FULL
Early registration fee is $120 for the series. After November 25 the fee will increase to $140

SIGNING UP:

ONLINE registration is preferred. If you need to pay with a check via invoice option, email ogcsa@ogcsa.org with complete registration information.
EACH attendee will need to register individually with their OWN EMAIL ADDRESS. You CANNOT use the same email for multiple attendees.
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 two 10-minute breaks 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:

APPROVED – 12 Oregon Pesticide Recertification Credits – 3 Credits will be given per daily session attended in full

DAY 1, DEC. 3rd – Credits Approved ( Core:2 Other:1 )
DAY 2, DEC. 4th – Credits Approved ( Core:1 Other:2 )
DAY 3, DEC. 10th – Credits Approved ( Core:2 Other:1 )
DAY 4, DEC. 11th – Credits Approved ( Core:2 Other:1 )

APPROVED – 12 Washington Pesticide Recertification Credits – 3 Credits will be given per daily session attended in full
APPROVED – 1.2 GCSAA Education Points – .30 Points will be given per daily session attended in full
APPROVED – 12 ORLCB Continuing Education Hours – 3 Hours will be given per daily session attended in full

DAILY SCHEDULE:
8:50-9:00 am – Login
9:00-9:50 am – Presentation #1
9:50-10:00 am – Q&A and Break
10:00-10:50 am – Presentation #2
10:50-11:00 am – Q&A and Break
11:00-11:50 am – Presentation #3
11:50-12:00 pm – Q&A and Closing
WEEK 1 SESSIONS:
Day 1 – Tuesday, December 3, 2024
– Tools for Managing Lake Water Quality in Ponds
Speaker: Terry McNabb, AquaTech
-Getting the Most out of Your Weed Management Program with Considerations to: Time, Labor, & IPM
Speaker: Jared Hoyle, Ph.D., Corteva Agriscience
Day 2 – Wednesday, December 4, 2024
-Turfgrass insects in the Pacific Northwest and how to control them
-Backpack Sprayers 101: How to purchase, modify, and calibrate
-Soilborne pests of the PNW: An OSU Diagnostic Update
Speakers: Brian McDonald, Chas Schmid, Ph.D., & Emily Braithwaite, Oregon State University Turfgrass
WEEK 2 SESSIONS
Day 3 – Tuesday, December 10, 2024
-Navigating EPA’s Bulletins Live Two and New Regulations Related to Endangered Species
Speaker: Dani Lightle, Ph.D., Oregonians for Food & Shelter
-Managing Poa
Speaker: Aaron Hathaway , Nufarm
-Management of Common Insects in the Landscape
Rick Fletcher, Nufarm
Day 4 – Wednesday, December 11, 2024
-Targeted Apps: Precision Applications with GPS Sprayers
-Agronomic Models to Improve Management Precision
Speaker: Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., Greenkeeper
–Landscape Fight Club: Less Fighting, More Management
Speaker: Jen Browning, BASF
REGISTER HERE
~ PLEASE NOTE ~
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBLTY TO MAKE SURE YOUR SYSTEM IS READY TO GO AND WILL RUN THE WEBINAR
***CANCELLATION POLICY & QUESTIONS:

For FULL refund cancellations must be made in writing by 5:00pm November 29 to OGCSA Email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2025 Crew Seminar - Tualatin Country Club
2025-01-23 07:30 - 14:00 | Tualatin Country Club, 9145 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR, 97062, United States
We will be kicking off 2025 with our traditional Crew Seminar at Tualatin Country Club. Take a break from the cold wet Winter weather and come inside for a day of education and networking.

Who is Joining Us:
– Ross Niewola, USGA Green Section
– Pump Station Basics: Operation, Troubleshooting, and Preventative Maintenance
Darren Thompson, Hydrotronics LLC
– Trees, Golf, and the Pacific Northwest
Clint Landon, SavATree

– Pollinators on the Course
Iliak Harmsen, Graduate Research Assistant, Oregon State University
– Oregon State University Turfgrass Research Update & PACE Course
Dr. Chas Schmid, Assistant Professor, Oregon State University
Register Closed
Schedule
7:30-8:00 a.m. Check in, Registration and Networking
8:00-8:15 a.m. Welcome – Greg Loveland ~ Host Assistant Superintendent, Tualatin Country Club
8:15-10:00 a.m. Education
10:00-10:15 a.m. Break
10:15-12:00 p.m. Education
12:00-12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45-2:00 p.m. Education
2:00 p.m. Closing
**Cancellation deadline is January 16, 2025. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room
2025-02-05 18:30 - 21:30 | The Blind Burro, 639 J. St., San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
When making your Conference and Trade Show arrangements mark your calendars to gather with fellow members at the annual Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room. We are excited to return to The Blind Burro for this event.
Plan to join us Wednesday, February 5 at The Blind Burro, which specializes in Baja Mexican cuisine. The Blind Burro is conveniently located in the Gaslamp district within walking distance to the convention center and most of our chapter room blocks.
Sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Alexis at ogcsa@ogcsa.org or call 503-344-6535 to pledge your support.

2025 Crew Seminar - Tetherow Resort
2025-02-20 08:00 - 14:00 | Tetherow Golf Club, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Back by popular demand! After a successful event in 2024, we’re excited to bring the Crew Seminar back to Tetherow Resort in Central Oregon.
Take a break from the winter chill and join us for a day of education and networking in a warm and welcoming environment. Remember, the Crew Seminar isn’t just for Crew Members—everyone is welcome to attend and learn!
Who’s Joining Us:
– Better Turf for Better Golf at Lower Cost –Ross Niewola, Consulting Agronomist – USGA Green Section
– Supporting Wildlife and Habitat through Rehabilitation, Education, and Conservation – Molly Honea & Jake Sandler, Think Wild Oregon
– Oregon State University Turfgrass Research Updates & PACE Course – Dr. Chas Schmid, Assistant Professor, Oregon State University
– Golf Course Construction & Renovations – Dan Hixson, Golf Course Designer, Dan Hixson Golf Design, Inc
New! Afternoon Breakout Sessions with Rainbird Irrigation & John Deere Equipment
Registration Closed – Email – ogcsa@ogcsa.org or Call office for availability – 503-344-6535
Schedule of Events:
7:30 a.m. Check in, Registration and Networking
8:00 a.m. Welcome – OGCSA Education Committee
8:15 a.m. Education
9:30 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. Education
11:15 a.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions with Rain Bird Irrigation & John Deere Equipment
2:00 p.m. Closing
**Cancellation deadline is February 13, 2025. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2025 Assistant Superintendent Seminar
2025-02-24 07:45 - 17:00 | Eugene Country Club, 255 Country Club Rd, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Registration Open!

Event Schedule:

Breakfast/Networking: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Educational Speakers: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Golf: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Shotgun Start

Register Here
Questions: Please Contact – Caleb Smith, Assistant Superintendent, Eugene Country Club – calebsmith@eugenecountryclub.com
*Please remember to wear appropriate country club dress attire – no denim – Golf attire is okay. ECC Dress Code

2025 Oregon State University Winter Turfgrass Field Day
2025-02-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Registration and Dinner is FREE for all attendees
Please RSVP to Chas Schmid – schmchar@oregonstate.edu

2025 Equipment Managers & Irrigation Seminar
2025-03-06 07:00 - 13:30 | Pacific Golf & Turf, 1951 Schurman Way, Woodland, WA, 98674, United States
Plan to join us for the Equipment Managers & Irrigation Technician Seminar at the New Pacific Golf & Turf Facility in Woodland, WA.
Register Here
Education Topics:
*Equipment Manager Education

Onlink/JD ProGolf, GPS Sprayers and Operations Center Utilization
Technical Communicator Process, Customer Service Advisor Demo with machine Diagnostics
Reel Theory and Setup
Bernhard Grinding Demo

*Rainbird Irrigation – Jason Aanestad & Cameron Callaway, Rainbird Pacific Golf & Turf

Rotors
Central Control Design/Controllers
Troubleshooting
Central Control Operation and Interactive Irrigation Display

Schedule:
7:00-7:45 a.m. – Check in— Networking time — Coffee & Pastries
7:45 a.m. – Welcome from OGCSA & Pacific Golf & Turf
8:00 a.m. – Breakout Sessions
9:30 a.m. – Break
11:00 a.m. – Lunch
11:45 a.m. – Breakouts Continued
1:30 p.m. – Closing

Presented By:

2025 OGCSA - WWGCSA Joint Service Project
2025-04-04 07:30 - 13:00 | The Children’s Course, 19 Meldrum Bar Park Road, Gladstone, 97027, United States
We are excited to once again give back to the community with our 6th Annual Joint Chapter Service Project with the continued support from American Lake Veterans Course. Plan to join us Friday, April 4th, at The Campbell Course – Home of the Children’s Course in Gladstone, OR.
We are seeking volunteers and donations to perform a variety of tasks on the golf course. Hope to see you there!
Sign up to volunteer here
Or RSVP to Alexis at ogcsa@ogsca.org ~ 503-344-6535

Project List:

Greens & Tee Aerification
Irrigation Projects
General Course Clean Up

Items to Bring:

Small hand tools (MARK YOUR TOOLS) – Rakes, Pruners, Backpack Blowers
Personal Equipment – Gloves, Hearing and Eye Protection

2025 OGCSA Open Tournament
2025-04-28 11:00 - 18:00 | Illahe Hills Country Club, 3376 Country Club Dr. S, Salem, 97302, United States
Build Your Team for the OGCSA Open Golf Tournament!

Register Here
The OGCSA Golf Committee is thrilled to announce that Illahe Hills Country Club will be the host of the 2025 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament!
Get ready to kick off the 2025 golf season! Start building your team and join us for a fantastic day of golf, fun, and camaraderie with fellow members and colleagues.
Schedule of Events:

11:00 a.m. – Check in, warm up, lunch
12:00 p.m. – Shotgun Start – Team Scramble
Post Round Dinner & Awards

Team registration includes:

4-person golf team with carts
Range balls
Net & Gross Team Competition
On course games
Pre and post round food and beverages

**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 April 21, 2025.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

Electric Turf and Landscaping Equipment Exposition - Oregon State University
2025-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Electric Turf and Landscaping Equipment Exposition

Exhibitors: Turf Star, Kress and Brim
Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd., Corvallis, OR 97333
May 1, 2025, from 10 am to noon, lunch provided
Free Event and Free Lunch
RSVP by April 24, 2025 to Alec.Kowalewski@oregonstate.edu

2025 Annual Meeting
2025-05-22 07:30 - 17:00 | McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, Troutdale, Oregon, 97060
The Annual Meeting Returns to McMenamins Edgefield!
We are excited to announce that Curt Morgan, Pub Course Superintendent and McMenamins Edgefield have welcomed us once again for the 2025 OGCSA Annual Members Meeting.
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Registration Closed
Call or Email OGCSA office for Availability
503-344-6535 – ogcsa@ogcsa.org

Schedule:
7:30 a.m. – Check-in, Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:00 a.m. – Members Business Meeting
8:30 a.m. – Break & Networking
Regular Meeting:

9:00 a.m. – Awards & Scholarships

Scholarship Recipients Recognition
Assistant Superintendent of the Year
Superintendent of the Year
Hall of Fame Award

9:30 a.m. – Speakers & Industry Updates From:

GCSAA President, T.A. Barker
Legislative Update, Rocky Dallum, Tonkin Torp
Oregon State University Turfgrass
Oregon Turfgrass Foundation

Closing

Lunch & Networking Time
20 Hole Golf Competition – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 pm. shotgun start – 20 holes of Golf (Golf space is limited – Please indicate if you are playing golf on the registration form)
Directions to Meeting – Blackberry Hall – Meadow
Planning to Stay? Lodging Information: Edgefield Hotel – McMenamins
*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 14, 2025.
*Questions? Contact OGCSA office – 503-344-6535 email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2025 Summer Chapman Tournament
2025-06-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Heron Lakes Golf Club, 3500 N Victory Blvd, Portland, 97217, United States
The Golf Committee is excited to announce a new format for this year’s event: 2-Person Team Chapman!Grab a partner and get ready for a fun-filled day of golf and camaraderie. Whether you’re a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Crew Member, Affiliate, Retired Member, or Student – everyone is welcome to join the fun!
Host Superintendent, Jon Dean is looking forward to welcoming everyone to experience the Great Blue Course at Heron Lakes Golf Club, one of the gems of Portland Parks Golf Courses.
Registration Closed
Schedule of Events:
11:00 am – Check-in, Lunch, Warm up
11:50 am – Brief Meeting on Putting Green
12:00 pm – 18 Hole Shotgun Start
4:00 pm – Post Round Appetizers & Awards
Team registration includes:
-2-person golf team with carts
-Range balls
-On course contests
-Pre and post round food and beverages
Format:
-Chapman
**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 June 13, 2025.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2025 Crew Tournament - Arrowhead
2025-08-26 06:30 - 20:00 | Arrowhead GC, 28301 S. Hwy 213, Molalla, OR, 97038, United States
You know what the last Tuesday in August means…… our biggest golf event of the season. Plan to join us on August 26th at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Oregon for the 44th Annual OGCSA Crew Tournament.
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The format this year is a 4-person team scramble. Payouts will be for 1st, 2nd, 3rd gross and net along with many on course games and raffle prizes! The 1st and 2nd place winning teams along with the top team from the Central tournament in the gross competition will move on to compete against Washington GCSA and Inland Empire GCSA Crew Champions in the Annual PNW Crew Championship!
Questions? Contact: Stan Presley 503-550-4186, Stpresley@wilburellis.com or Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535, ogcsa@ogcsa.org
Registration includes Golf, cart, lunch, range balls, hat and raffle prizes. Optional games ~ Pay Ball competition ~ $10/team & Beaver Ball ~ $10/team
**Golf carts are included with team registration**

Tournament Full

Contact Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535, ogcsa@ogcsa.org or Stan Presley 503-550-4186, stpresley@wilburellis.com to be added to waitlist and your player information.
View Tee Times
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 to qualify for PNW Crew Championship
24 handicap maximum
PGA Professionals are not eligible for payouts & 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 18, 2025.

2025 OSU Turfgrass Field Day
2025-08-28 08:00 - 19:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
RSVP to Chas Schmid, Ph. D., schmchar@oregonstate.edu and additional information.

2025 Crew Tournament - Quail Run
2025-09-16 09:00 - 18:00 | Quail Run Golf Course, 16725 Northridge, Lapine, OR, 97739, United States
Save the date and mark your calendars for September 16th for the Annual Central Oregon Crew Tournament at Quail Run Golf Course.
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The format this year is a 4-person scramble. Payouts will be for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place gross and net along with many on course games and raffle prizes! The 1st place winning team in the gross competition along with the top two teams from the Arrowhead Crew Tournament will compete against Washington GCSA and Inland Empire GCSA Crew Champions in the Annual PNW Crew Championship!
Registration includes golf, cart, lunch, range balls, hat and raffle prizes.
**10:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start – Subject to potential frost delay
**9:00 a.m. – Check in
Tournament Full

Contact Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535, ogcsa@ogcsa.org or Stan Presley 503-550-4186, stpresley@wilburellis.com to be added to waitlist and your player information.
Additional Info:

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

Questions? Contact: Stan Presley 503-550-4186, stpresley@wilburellis.com or Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535, ogcsa@ogcsa.org
**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after Friday, September 12, 2025.

2025 Fall Meeting
2025-11-06 07:30 - 16:00 | Riverside Golf & Country Club, 8105 NE 33rd Dr, Portland, OR, 97211
Registration Closed – Contact OGCSA office for Availability
Save The Date – OGCSA Fall Meeting – Celebrate 100 Years of Riverside Country & Golf Club
Michael Wright, Course Superintendent, has graciously invited OGCSA to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Riverside Country & Golf Club at our 2025 Fall Meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
7:30 am Check-in & Networking
8:00 am Meeting Kick Off
Educational program information:

GCSAA BMP Tool & EPA’s Endangered Species Act Regulations Update
Hazardous Waste Management Training from Department of Environmental Quality
Golf Course Construction & Design from Jackson Kahn Design

Following the meeting, golf will be available for attendees — weather permitting.
Mark your calendars and join us for this special milestone celebration! – Register Here
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