OGCSA Golf Course Superintendents Association

3rd Annual Microdochium Patch Field Day
2018-02-27 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Back by popular demand Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Turf Specialist and his team will be hosting the 3rd Annual Microdochium Patch Field Day.

RSVP to: Alec.Kowalewski@oregonstate.edu

2018 Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room
2018-02-07 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Holiday Inn River Walk, 217 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
OGCSA Members please join us at the Holiday Inn River Walk for the Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room at the Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, Texas. This is a great opportunity to network with your fellow Northwest GCSAA chapter members.
This evening happens thanks to the generosity of our allied partners.
See you there!
Sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Alexis Wenker, Executive Director of the Oregon Chapter GCSA at 503-344-6535 or ogcsa@ogcsa.org
Click below for mail in form with detailed sponsorship information and levels of support available.
San-Antonio-Chapters-of-the-NW-Hospitality Room sponsorship form
This event would not be possible without the support from our 2018 NW Hospitality Room Sponsors!!!
~Thank You~
Gold Sponsors:
BRANDT/GRIGG
Bayer Environmental Science
C & B Operations/Stotz Equipment
Midland Implement Co./Turf Equipment & Irrigation
RMT Equipment
Syngenta
Western Equipment/Turf Star
Wilbur-Ellis Company
Silver Sponsors:
AMVAC Environmental Products
Crop Production Services
Magic Valley Bentgrass
Pacific Golf & Turf
Rain Bird
Bronze Sponsors:
Earthworks Natural Organic Products
Greenshield Systems
Helena Chemical
HD Fowler
Horizon Distributors
Planet Turf
Professional Golf Services
Ridgetop Golf
Simplot Partners
Sustainable Pest Management Solutions
Southwest Turf
The Andersons
Walrath Sand Products

2018 Crew Seminar
2018-01-25 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tualatin Country Club, 9145 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR, 97062, United States
Registration is open for the 2018 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
8:30-8:40 a.m. – Welcome
Chuck Wolsborn, OGCSA President, Gresham Golf Course
Randy Shults, CGCS – Host Superintendent, Tualatin Country Club
8:40-9:40 a.m. – Trends in the Golf Industry
Larry Gilhuly – USGA Western Region Agronomist
9:40-10:00 a.m. – Break

10:00-10:50 a.m. – Pump Station Best Management Practices
Kriss Schneider – Schneider Pump
10:50-11:45 a.m. – You Guys are Really Important
Gretchen Yoder – Manager of Handicapping & Course Rating, Oregon Golf Association
11:45-12:45 p.m. – Lunch
12:45-1:45 p.m. – Controlling Problematic Wildlife on Your Course
Jack Spenser – USDA Loss Control Specialist – Retired
1:45-2:30 p.m. – Pollinators
Jesse Goodling – Superintendent, Heron Lakes Golf Course
REGISTER HERE
Registration : $55.00

** GCSAA CEU’s applied for
**Registration and cancellation is deadline is January 19, 2017. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2018 Equipment Managers Seminar
2018-01-11 07:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Langdon Farms Golf Club, 24377 NE Airport Rd #1, Aurora, OR, 97002, United States
Please join us at beautiful Langdon Farms Golf Club for the
2018 Equipment Mangers Seminar
Sponsored By:
Agenda:
7:30-8:00 a.m.
Check in, Registration & Networking (Continental breakfast Provided)
8:00-10:00 a.m.
– Tier 4 & Hydraulic Troubleshooting
The Toro Companies Mike Mueller & Western’s Master Tec Ron Rue
10:00-10:15 a.m.
– Break
10:15-12:15 a.m.
– Tier 4 & Hydraulic Troubleshooting
The Toro Companies Mike Mueller & Western’s Master Tec Ron Rue
12:15-1:00 p.m.
– Lunch (Provided)
1:00-1:20 p.m.
–GCSAA Equipment Manager update
David Phipps, GCSAA Northwest Field Staff Representative
1:20-2:00 p.m.
– Round Table Open Discussion
REGISTER HERE
*Room block available at Holiday Inn Portland South – Wilsonville
25425 SW 95th Ave,Wilsonville, OR 97070
Holiday in is offering our group a special rate of $79.00 per night for the night of 1/10/18 (includes $15 breakfast voucher) .
Call: 503-682-2211 and reference Oregon Golf Course Superintendents Association.
**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 5, 2018.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org
Click here for 2018 Equipment Managers Seminar flyer

2017 Pest Management Seminar
2017-12-06 07:30 - 2017-12-07 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Portland, 97232, United States
Registration Open & Speakers’ Schedule All Set For The 2017 Seminar
Join us for the Annual Pest Management Seminar December 6 & 7, 2017 at The Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon and fulfill your Oregon and Washington pesticide re-certification credits! 10 hours of relicensing credits anticipated. We have put together an amazing speaker line up that include:

Brian Horgan, Ph.D., professor and associate head in the Department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota.
Dean Mosdell, Ph.D., Turf & Ornamental Specialist, Syngenta
Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., Turfgrass Specialist, Oregon State University
Zac Reicher, Ph.D., Techinical Specialist, Green Solutions Team, Bayer Environmental Science

Click here for complete speaker Schedule
SEMINAR PRICING:

*Early registration pricing: Before November 22, 2017
Three Sessions & Lunch – $190.00
Student with Instructor confirmation & Lunch -$90.00
*Registrations after November 22, 2017
Three Sessions & Lunch – $215.00
Student with Instructor confirmation & Lunch -$115.00
Click here to register
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Oregon Department of Agriculture – 10 APPROVED
Washington Department of Agriculture – 10 APPROVED
GCSAA – .90 APPROVED
Oregon Landscape Contractors Board – 11 Technical APPROVED

ACCOMIDATIONS AVAILABLE AT:
Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center – 435 NE Wasco St. Portland OR
503-234-3200
Co-Sponsored by:

ADDTIONAL INFORMATION:
*There will be no split session for applicator test preparation offered at the 2017 Pest Management Seminar.
**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 29, 2016.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org
Click here for PDF brochure with mail in registration form

2017 Environmental Seminar
2017-10-24 07:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Oregon Golf Club, 25700 SW Petes Mountain Rd, West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
The Oregon Golf Club and Host Superintendent, Russ Vandehey, CGCS have welcomed the OGCSA back once again for the 2017 NW Golf and the Environment Seminar. This year’s seminar will include great presentations from fellow industry professionals, Mike Hindahl Environmental Stewardship Award presentation and networking opportunities. Please join us!
Co-Sponsored With

Schedule of Events

7:30 – 8:30
Check-in, Registration and Networking
8:30 – 9:00
Welcome ~ Chuck Wolsborn, OGCSA President, Gresham Golf Club
BMP Update ~ David Phipps, GCSAA Field Staff, Northwest Region
9:00 – 9:50
Aquatic weed management
Travis Fuller, SePRO Technical Specialist, PNW
9:50 – 10:40
Using drones on the golf course
Kevin Hicks, Superintendent – Coeur d’ Alene, ID
10:40 – 11:00 – Break
11:00 – 11:50
Corporate Social Responsibility/Green Sports Alliance
Aubrey McCormick, Sustainable Business Consulting, LLC
Erik Distler, Green Sports Alliance
To learn more about Aubrey & Erik’s presentation CLICK HERE
11:50 – 12:30 – Lunch
12:30 – 12:45 – Mike Hindahl Award presentation
12:45 – 1:45
The USGA Resource Management Tool
Pat Gross, USGA Agronomist West Region
1:45 – 2:30 – Speaker Panel Discussion with Pat, Kevin, Aubrey, Erik & Mike

REGISTER HERE
*GCSAA education credits pending
**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, October 20, 2017.

15th Annual Oregon Turfgrass Foundation Golf Tournament & Auction
2017-10-16 | The Oregon Golf Club, 25700 SW Petes Mountain Rd, West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
This is your chance to play at The Oregon Golf Club, while supporting OSU research and student scholarships.
Event includes all the normal charity golf event components: tee gifts, KP’s, Long Drives, auto and truck Hole-in-One prizes, live auction, two carts per team, liquid refreshments, lunch and dinner.
Please contact Sally Cheyne at otf@oregonturfgrassfoundation.org if you need help filling your foursome or if you would like to purchase additional dinner/auction tickets.

Register at: http://birdeasepro.com/otf2017

2017 NTA Conference
2017-10-01 07:00 - 2017-10-03 12:25 (America/Los_Angeles) | Suncadia Resort, 3600 Suncadia Trl, Cle Elum, WA, 98922, United States
SPEAKING SCHEDULE ALL SET FOR NTA AT SUNCADIA

Dr. Frank Wong of Bayer Environmental Science and Paul Robertson, the superintendent at Victoria Golf Club, are all set with their presentations for the 71st edition of the annual conference of the Northwest Turfgrass Association, set for Oct. 1-3 at Suncadia Resort in the mountains of Central Washington.
Dr. Wong will give a presentation on “Protecting Pollinators in Managed Turf: Best Management Practices and Pesticide Stewardship” on Monday morning, then give a talk Tuesday titled: “Rapid Turfgrass Disease Identification: Using Signs, Symptoms and Weather to Figure Out What’s Gone Wrong.”
Robertson is gaining fame for the innovations he’s put to use on his course in the capital city of British Columbia. His Monday talk will be, “Drones and Robots – Leverage Your Time,” and on Tuesday, his talk will be, “Turf Metrics and Management on the Wet Coast.”
A complete schedule of the conference, along with registration information and sponsorship opportunities, is available by visiting www.nwturfgrass.net.
The traditional portion of the conference is all set while we’re still putting the finishing touches on the new Sports Turf Track of the conference schedule. Dr. Alec Kowalewski from Oregon State University and other leading researchers from the Northwest also will be sharing their latest projects.
The $690 registration rate is based on double occupancy. If you don’t have someone in mind to be your roommate, go ahead and fill out the registration form and Paul Ramsdell, the executive director of the NTA, will help set up your lodging arrangements.
Any questions on the conference or on sponsorship can be directed to Paul Ramsdell at mpsparks90@aol.com or 253-219-8360.

2017 Fall Meeting
2017-09-14 08:45 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Black Butte Ranch, Black Butte Ranch , OR, 97759, United States
Registration is now open for the 2017 Fall Meeting. Please join us in beautiful Central Oregon for a fun filled day of networking, education and 18 holes of golf on Glaze Meadow Golf Course at Black Butte Ranch. Member Superintendent, Phil Lagao, CGCS will be hosting this meeting at the Big Meadow Turf Maintenance Shop ~ 13459 Hawksbeard.
This year Phil has asked for a little help cleaning out his shops of their overflowing equipment so this meeting will also feature a used equipment sale. See equipment list below.
Schedule of Events:
8:45 – 9:30 a.m. – Check-in, Light Continental Breakfast and Equipment Preview
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. – Welcome
9:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Gretchen Yoder, Manager of Handicapping & Course Rating, Oregon Golf Association
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Break – Equipment Preview
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Phil Lagao, CGCS, Black Butte Ranch – Glaze Meadow Construction Project
11:30 – 12:00 p.m. – Closing & Equipment Silent Auction Results
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
18 holes of golf at Glaze Meadow with tee times starting at 1:03 p.m.
Co-Sponsored With

REGISTRATION CLOSED EMAIL ALEXIS FOR AVAILABILITY AT OGCSA@OGCSA.ORG

List of equipment that will be up for auction:
2- Clubcar XRT Carryall
2 – John Deere 2500 triplexes with greens and tee reels
1- Jacobsen Greens King 6
1- Jacobsen Trim mower
1- Smithco sandpro
1- Tow behind Toro sweeper
1- John deere 200 gallon spray tank 18ft boom
1- Greensiron
1- Buffalo Blower
**Equipment will be sold through a silent auction and all transactions will go through Phil Lagao ~ Black Butte Ranch. Must be present at meeting to bid on auction items. For questions about equipment e-mail Phil at: plagao@blackbutteranch.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 September 12, 2017.

2017 OSU Turfgrass Field Day
2017-08-31 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Registration is open for the 2017 OSU Turfgrass field day!
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

Fungicide Alternatives for Microdochium
Low Maintenance Ground Cover for Oregon Schools
Greywater Use on Perennial Ryegrass
Irrigation Rates and Frequency for Perennial Ryegrass
Wetting Agents
Fine Fescue NTEP Trial Updates
Perennial Ryegrass NTEP Trial Updates
Cool-season Low Maintenance NTEP Trial Updates
Fungicides for Management of Anthracnose
Broadleaf Herbicide Trial Updates

Please use form below for attendee and sponsorship registration.
Field Day Registration 2017
For more information Contact:
Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D Turfgrass Specialist, Oregon State University call: (541) 737-5449
email: Alec.Kowalewski@oregonstate.edu

2017 Crew Tournament
2017-08-29 | Arrowhead GC, 28301 S. Hwy 213, Molalla, OR, 97038, United States
TOURNAMENT IS FULL ~ PLEASE CONTACT OGCSA OFFICE TO BE PLACED ON WAITING LIST
Email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org or Call: 503-344-6535
The 36th Annual OGCSA Crew Tournament will once again be held at Arrowhead Golf Club.
Co-Sponsored With:

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 14th 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: box 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**
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

REGISTER HERE
TEE TIMES HERE
**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after August 25, 2017.

2017 Superintendent ~ Assistant Tournament
2017-06-14 12:30 - 17:30 UTC | Orchard Hills Golf & Country Club, 605 39th St., Washougal, WA, 98671, United States
We are headed up North in 2017 for this popular event. Orchard Hills Golf & Country Club and OGCSA Superintendent member Shane Hadwick have welcomed us this year for this popular event.
Schedule of Events:
11:00 a.m. – Check-in & Lunch
12:30 p.m. – Shotgun Start
Awards to follow
Format:
18 Holes; 2-person best-ball
Superintendent & Assistant play as a team
*Affiliate members are welcome to form a team or pair with a Superintendent or Assistant
*USGA HDCP required to be eligible for ‘Net’ prizes
Co-Sponsored With:

Registration Closed – Contact OGCSA office for availabilty
**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, 2017.

2017 Annual Meeting
2017-05-23 07:30 - 17:00 UTC | Willamette Valley Country Club, 900 Country Club Place, Canby, OR, 97013, United States
Please join us for the 2017 OGCSA Annual Meeting hosted by Willamette Valley Country Club and OGCSA Superintendent member Larry Raschko. We are very excited to have Chris Tritabaugh as the keynote speaker for our annual meeting this year. Chris is the Golf Course Superintendent at Hazeltine National Golf course the site of the 2016 Ryder Cup Matches. Chris will enlighten us on his experience hosting a Ryder Cup and how he uses social media outlets as a golf course superintendent. This meeting will also include the OGCSA business meeting and afternoon golf.
Agenda:
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. – Check-in
8:00 – 9:10 a.m. – Business Meeting
9:10 – 9:30 a.m. – Break
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Chris Tritabaugh, Golf Course Superintendent, Hazeltine National Golf Course
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. – Awards Presentation, Oregon State University Turfgrass Update
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Tee times – 9 Hole golf competition
Co-Sponsored With:

REGISTRATION CLOSED
Contact OGCSA Office for meeting registration availability:
503-344-6535 or 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 May 17, 2017.
**Dress Code: Business attire ~ Jacket recommended/ tie optional
Annual Meeting Flyer

2017 Oregon Golf Day & Legislative Reception
2017-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Illahe Hills Country Club, 3376 Country Club Dr. S, Salem, 97302, United States
OGCSA Members you are invited to attend the 2017 Oregon Golf Day and Legislative Reception hosted by The Golf Alliance of Oregon. Come network with fellow golf industry professionals and learn the facts about the Oregon Golf Industry’s impact on the Oregon Economy, Jobs, Environmental Stewardship, Charitable Contributions, and Health & Wellness while enjoying hosted appetizers and cocktails.
Oregon Golf Day Flyer
Please RSVP
https://ogd2017.eventbrite.com

2017 OGCSA Open ~ Golf Event
2017-05-01 12:00 - 19:00 UTC | Corvallis Country Club, 1850 SW Whiteside Dr, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Kick off the 2017 golf season and come out for the OGCSA Open hosted by Corvallis Country Club. What is the OGCSA Open you ask? The Superintendents Invitational newly rebranded as the OGCSA Open has traditionally been the OGCSA’s premier golf event of the year. Steeped with history, this event has been a great networking opportunity for Superintendents to host their managers, golf professionals, and directors/owners to come out for a day of golf. The OGCSA Board of Directors ~ Golf Committee is revamping this event to be more inclusive of all OGCSA members, as many do not have this traditional make up. So build a foursome of your choice and join us for a great day of golf and camaraderie. The Oregon State University mens golf team will be joining teams during their round to add a little extra fun to the day!
Team registration includes: 4-person golf team, golf carts, range access, lunch, dinner and tee prize.
Schedule of Events:
11:00 a.m. Registration & Lunch
12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
5:00 p.m. Dinner & Awards

Co-Sponsored By:

REGISTER HERE
**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, 2017.
2017 OGCSA Open Flyer

2nd Annual Microdochium Patch Field Day
2017-02-28 15:00 - 17:50 UTC | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Turf Specialist and his team cordially invite all OGCSA members to the:
2nd Annual Microdochium Patch Field Day

Agenda:
3:00 to 4:50 – Microdochium patch Research Update
5:00 to 5:50 pm – Dinner at Trysting Tree Golf Club
Field day and Dinner is Free for OGCSA Members
RSVP: to Alec at Alec.Kowalewski@oregonstate.edu

Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room
2017-02-08 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL, United States
OGCSA Members please join us at the Rosen Plaza Hotel for the Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room at the Golf Industry Show in Orlando, Florida. This is a great opportunity to network with your fellow Northwest GCSAA chapter members.
Sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Alexis Wenker, Executive Director of the Oregon Chater GCSA at 503-344-6535 or ogcsa@ogcsa.org
See you there!

2017 Golf Industry Show
2017-02-04 08:00 - 2017-02-09 17:00 UTC | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, United States
The 2017 Golf Industry Show, Feb. 4-9 in Orlando, Fla., will kick off with the members-only GCSAA Golf Championships, followed by four days of an innovative education and trade show event designed for golf facility owners and managers, including the association’s 17,500 members and industries that market to those facilities. Visit golfindustryshow.com to browse the full lineup of educational opportunities scheduled for the GCSAA Education Conference, details about Golf Championships courses and events, exhibitor listings, attendee resources and more.
REGISTRATION OPEN

2017 Crew Seminar
2017-01-26 08:00 - 14:30 UTC | Tualatin Country Club, 9145 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR, 97062, United States
The Crew Seminar is back ……. Registration is open
Please join us for this great day of education
Agenda:
8:00-8:30 a.m. – Check in, Registration and Networking
8:30-8:50 a.m. – Welcome
Chuck Wolsborn, OGCSA President, Gresham Golf Course
Randy Shults, CGCS – Host Superintendent, Tualatin Country Club
8:50-9:50 a.m. – Trends in the Golf Industry
Larry Gilhuly – USGA Western Region Agronomist
9:50-10:05 a.m. – Break
Tips from the pro with Craig Griswold, PGA, The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club
10:05-11:05 a.m. – Non-traditional Disease Management on annual bluegrass Putting Greens
Clint Mattox , Ph.D. Candidate – Oregon State University
11:05-11:45 a.m. – Understanding Today’s Environmental Issues and Their Impact on Our Future
David Phipps – GCSAA Field Staff, Northwest Region
11:45-12:45 p.m. – Lunch
12:45-1:45 p.m. – Leg up on the Competition
Bruce Williams, CGCS – Bruce Williams Golf Consulting

1:45-2:30 p.m. – Basic Tree Care
Terry Flanagan – Teragan & Associates, Inc.

REGISTER HERE
Registration : $55.00

** GCSAA CEU’s applied for
**Registration and cancellation is deadline is January 20, 2017
**You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2017 Equipment Managers Seminar
2017-01-24 08:00 - 14:00 UTC | RMT Equipment, 892 NW Corporate Dr, Building E, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
Registration Open
The 2017 Equipment Managers Seminar
Sponsored By:

Please join us for this great day of education
Agenda:
8:00-8:30 a.m. – Check in, Registration and Networking
(Donuts & Coffee Provided)
8:30-10:00 a.m. – New Technologies in Turf Equipment
Mike Dahlin, Product Support Manager
10:00-10:15 a.m. – Break
10:15-11:00 a.m. – GCSAA and Equipment Managers, how we can serve you
Shelia M Finney, GCSAA Senior Director, Member Services

11:00-12:00 p.m. – Lunch
(Provided)

12:00-12:30 p.m. –New Battery Technology
Darren Baisden, Battery Systems
12:30-1:00 p.m. – Diagnosing of Electrical Systems Using US Military Applications
Brian Scruggs, RMT Equipment
12:45-1:30 p.m. – Lubricant Technology for Golf and Turf Equipment
Certified Laboratories Rep

1:30-2:00 p.m. – Open Discussion

CALL OFFICE TO REGISTER 503-344-6535
Registration : $50.00

** GCSAA CEU’s applied for
**Registration and cancellation is deadline is January 20, 2017
**You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

Pest Management Seminar
2016-12-07 08:00 - 2016-12-08 12:00 UTC
Registration Open & Speakers’ Schedule All Set For The 2016 Seminar
Co-Sponsored by:

The schedule of speakers and topics have been confirmed for the upcoming Pest Management Seminar, on December 7-8 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland Oregon.
This seminar has a long history of securing some of the best industry speakers and this year will not disappoint. The ‘Doctor of Green Speed’ – Dr. Nikolai, from Michigan State University will be joining us as well as Paul Koch, Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Of course we have many of our favorite local industry professionals on the schedule as well. For complete schedule click schedule link below.
schedule
Seminar Pricing:
Three Sessions & Lunch – $190.00 (before Nov. 23rd)
Test Review Session Only on December 8th – $55.00 (before Nov. 23rd)
Student with Instructor confirmation & Lunch -$90.00 (before Nov. 23rd)
**Registrations after November 23rd will be charged an additional $25.00**
Registration-Call Office 503-344-6535
All continuing education credits have been approved.

11 credit hours approved from Oregon Department of Agriculture
10 credit hours approved from Washington Department of Agriculture
.90 GCSAA education points approved
International Society of Arboriculture approved for Wednesday, December 7th only
12 continuing education hours approved from Oregon Landscape Contractors Board

*Make sure to bring your appropriate license information to complete recertification forms at the seminar.
Room Blocks are available at:
Double Tree—1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland, OR 97232
Call: 503-281-6111

Courtyard by Marriott—435 NE Wasco St. Portland, OR 97232
Call: 503-382-3121

**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after November 29, 2016.

Environmental Meeting
2016-11-15 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | The Oregon Golf Club, 25700 SW Petes Mountain Rd, West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
Please join us for the 2016 NW Golf and the Environment Meeting at
The Oregon Golf Club
Host Superintendent ~ Russell Vandehey, CGCS

GCSAA Education credits pending
Cohosted By:

Agenda:
8:00-8:45 a.m. – Check in, Registration and Networking
8:45-9:00 a.m. – Welcome
Chuck Wolsborn, OGCSA President, Gresham Golf Course
9:00-9:50 a.m. – Retro-fitting with Propane
Jack Willey, Alternative Fuel Specialist, Suburban Propane
9:50-10:40 a.m. – Is your fuel storage up to code? Proper fuel storage and handling
TBA – Oregon State Fire Marshal
10:40 – 11:00 a.m. – Break
11:00-11:50 a.m. – Florida BMP’s
Ralph Dain – GCSAA Field Staff, Florida Region
12:00-1:00 p.m. – Lunch
12:50-1:40 p.m. – Pin-Point applications utilizing GPS Technology
Ryan Riley, Ag Enterprise Supply, Inc.
1:40-2:40 p.m. – The elections and what it means for Oregon’s natural resource industries
Representative Brad Witt – Oregon House of Representatives
2:40 p.m. – Q & A with speakers
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Registration :
Professional – $85.00
Student – $50.00
**Registration and cancellation is deadline is November 8, 2016. **You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

70th Annual NTA Conference
2016-10-30 08:00 - 2016-11-01 17:00 UTC | Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, 57744 Round Lake Rd., Bandon, OR, 97411, United States
The schedule of speakers and topics is all set for the 70th annual conference of the Northwest Turfgrass Association, set for Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon.
For a complete schedule for the three-day conference, follow this link: http://www.nwturfgrass.net/pages/conference/schedule-and-education.html
The annual conference this year will have a low registration price of $595, which includes lodging for two nights, two rounds of golf, the educational sessions and all meals from Sunday night to Tuesday morning.
For the online registration form, follow this link:
http://www.nwturfgrass.net/pages/conference/registration.html

14th Annual Oregon Turfgrass Foundation Golf Tournament & Auction
2016-10-10 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | Illahe Hills Country Club, 3376 Country Club Dr. S, Salem, 97302, United States
Registration is OPEN. Please join us for this important fundraising event. Space is limited and we traditionally sell-out the event. We have several levels of participation and support available.
REGISTER TEAMS & SPONSORSHIP HERE
The Oregon Turfgrass Foundation is committed to Improving Golf through Education and Research. Funds raised through the Golf Tournament and Auction will provide support for student scholarships and higher education projects including the identification of input efficiencies. We are dedicated to enhancing turfgrass use and its enjoyment for all!
This year the format has returned to 4-person teams with the opportunity to sponsor and play with a local ‘celebrity superintendent’. If you would like to learn more about the OTF and pick the brain of an industry professional, we will pair your group with a ‘celebrity superintendent’ as your fourth spot. Golfers will begin registration at 9:30 am to pick out their gift in the golf shop followed by a shotgun start at 11:00 am. Hosted lunch and refreshments will be available throughout play. Once golf is completed, we will gather in the ballroom for our awards dinner and auction. This promises to be a wonderful event and we certainly hope you will be able to join us!
visit www.oregonturfgrassfoundation.org to learn more.

OGCSA Fall Meeting
2016-09-14 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Bend Golf & Country Club, 61045 Country Club Dr, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Please join us for the Fall Meeting at Bend Golf & County Club. This half day educational meeting will feature 3 speakers: Patrick Cougill – Bend area employment law attorney, Tomas Schwabe OR-OSHA representative, and Marc Cahalan – Business Development Manager. The day will wrap up with lunch and an optional 9 holes of golf. GCSAA members will receive .25 education points for attending this event.
Agenda
**Registration and cancellation deadline is September 8, 2016.** You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund. If you would like to play golf you must mark that on your registration.
REGISTER HERE

OSU Turf Field Day
2016-09-08 08:00 - 19:00 UTC | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
OSU Turf Field Day Registration details and registration are now available.
Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D. ~ Turfgrass Specialist at Oregon State University would like to invite the Oregon Chapter GCSA membership to attend the annual summer field day at the Lewis-Brown Farm in Corvallis, OR. The field day will cover a variety of topics including:

Fungicide Alternatives for Microdochium
Cost Analysis of Synthetic and Natural Grass Athletic Fields
Low Maintenance Ground Cover for Oregon Schools
Greywater Use on Perennial Ryegrass
Wetting Agents and Anthracnose
Fine Fescue NTEP Trial Updates
Fungicides for Management of Anthracnose
Humates and Organic Fertilizers

Schedule Of Events
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
For full registration details, registration and sponsorship packages please visit field day registration link.
CLICK HERE FOR Field Day Registration 2016
Registration Deadline is August 26

OGCSA Crew Tournament
2016-08-30 06:30 - 14:30 UTC | Arrowhead GC, 28301 S. Hwy 213, Molalla, OR, 97038, United States
TOURNAMENT FULL
One of the most anticipated events of the year is going to be back once again at Arrowhead Golf Course.
Maximum of 55 teams so register early! Maximum 2 teams per club, please.
Registration includes box lunch, small bucket of range balls, great tee prizes and back by popular demand *The Skills Contest*
Optional Fun ~ Payball competition ~ $10/team & Beaver Ball ~ $10/team
Golf carts are extra — Call pro shop to reserve! 503-829-8080
Questions & Tee times — Call Stan Presley 503-550-4186
Dress code will be strictly enforced: collared shirts required. No denim
Handicaps will be maximum of 24

Tee Times

Register here

OGCSA Superintendent / Assistant Tournament
2016-06-16 07:30 - 17:00 UTC | Stone Creek Golf Club, 14603 S. Stone Ridge Drive, Oregon City, 97045, United States
Come join in the fun for the annual Superintendent / Assistant Tournament. Superintendents and Assistants will play as a team. Affiliate members are welcome to make their own team or pair up with a superintendent or assistant. Format will be a 2-man Best Ball. $110 per 2-man team .
7:30 Registration and 9:00am Shotgun Start. Lunch and Awards to Follow.
Online Registration

2016 Annual Meeting
2016-05-25 | Willamette Valley Country Club, 900 Country Club Place, Canby, OR, 97013, United States
REGISTER HERE!
Wednesday, May 25th
Willamette Valley Country Club
900 Country Club Place
Canby, OR 97013
Meeting attendees will receive GCSAA service points.
REGISTER HERE!

OGCSA Superintendent’s Invitational
2016-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
