2024 OSU Summer Turfgrass Field Day
2024-08-29 08:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.
Presented By

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.
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 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.
Presented By

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
Presented By:

2025 Pest Management Webinar Series
2025-12-02 09:00 - 2025-12-10 12:00 | Webinar Meeting
Welcome to the Virtual Pest Management Education Program!
This year’s event will be held over 4 days, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 2-3 & 9-10, 2025 in 3-hour sessions. Join us for one or all four sessions and hear presentations from leading industry professionals.

Registration Open

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 2-3 & 9-10
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 24 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 UNIQUE 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/PENDING

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

DAY 1, DEC. 2nd – Credits Approved ( Core:1 Other:2 )
DAY 2, DEC. 3rd – Credits Approved ( Core:2 Other:1 )
DAY 3, DEC. 9th – Credits Approved ( Core:2 Other:1 )
DAY 4, DEC. 10th – Credits Approved ( Core:2 Other:1 )

APPROVED – 12 Washington Pesticide Recertification Credits – 3 Credits will be given per daily session attended in full
APPROVED – 12 Idaho 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 2, 2025
– Optimizing success for turfgrass during winter months
Speaker: Ron Townsend – Syngenta
-Old Foes, New Frequency: Patch Diseases on the Rise in Pacific Northwest Turf
-Refreshing the Fundamentals: Chemical and Cultural Management of Microdochium Patch
Speaker: Chas Schmid, Ph.D. – Oregon State University
Day 2 – Wednesday, December 3, 2025
-Herbicides and Plant Growth Regulators for Landscapers
Speaker: Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D. – Oregon State University
-Pythium Management from a Superintendent
Speaker: Peter M Wendt, CGCS – Congressional Country Club
-The Dirty Dozen – Oregon OSHA citations for hazards posed to employees: Heat Stress, Pesticides/Hazard Communication and PPE
Speakers: Brandi Davis – Oregon OSHA
WEEK 2 SESSIONS
Day 3 – Tuesday, December 9, 2025
-Insect control options and strategies for the PNW
Speaker: Ron Townsend – Syngenta
-Using New Technologies to Increase Application Precision
Speaker: Bill Kreuser, Ph.D. – Greenkeeper
-Building Your Fungicide Foundation
Speaker: Cameron Stephens, Ph.D. – Simplot Turf & Horticulture

Day 4 – Wednesday, December 10, 2025
-Pesticide Potions Class: A Journey into Pesticide Formulations and Mixing
Speakers: Chrissie A Segars, Ph.D. and Dale R. Sanson, Ph.D. – PBI Gordon Corporation
–Practical approach to root pathogen
-Practical approach to resistance in turf
Speaker: Zac Reicher, Ph.D. – ENVU

~ PLEASE NOTE ~
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY 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 28 to OGCSA Email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2026 Crew Seminar - Tualatin Country Club
2026-01-22 08:00 - 15:00 | Tualatin Country Club, 9145 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR, 97062, United States
We will be kicking off 2026 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.
Registration Closed

Who is Joining Us:
– Ross Niewola, USGA Green Section
– Where the Rules of Golf Meet Golf Course Maintenance
Brent Whittaker, Sr. Director of Championships & Events, Oregon Golf Association
– Education at a Distance: How WWCC’s Turf Management Program Works for You
– Teaching Your Crew to Think Like Turf Managers
– Why Soil-Based Education Matters: Teaching from the Ground Up
Karlee Pruitt Larkin, Turf Management Instructor, Walla Walla Community College

– Irrigation Tips & Tricks
John Hassler, North Star Turf & Irrigation
– GCSAA Career Path Program
David Phipps, Northwest Regional Representative, GCSAA
Schedule
7:30-8:00 a.m. Check in, Registration and Networking
8:00-8:15 a.m. Welcome
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, 2026. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2026 Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room
2026-02-04 18:30 - 21:30 | OR
2026 is the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show you won’t want to miss — GCSAA is turning 100!Join us as we help celebrate this milestone at our traditional Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room. This annual gathering is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy some camaraderie with fellow Northwest GCSAA chapter members.
This event will be returning to the Tin Roof in Orlando – Wednesday, February 4th – 6:30-9:30: p.m.
We welcome your support – Contact Alexis Wenker at ogcsa@ogcsa.org or call 503-344-6535 for more information.
This event is made possible from the generous support from our Industry Partners!
~Thank You~
Diamond Sponsors
Turf Star Western Equipment
Gold Sponsors
Syngenta
Harrells
EarthWorks Carbon Based Fertility
Midland Implement – Turf Equipment & Irrigation
Watertronics
Silver Sponsors
Envu
Stotz Equipment
Bronze Sponsors
Ag Enterprises
Columbia Seed
Planet Turf
Sustainable Turfgrass Solutions

2026 Crew Seminar - Tetherow Resort
2026-02-24 08:00 - 14:30 | Tetherow Golf Club, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
After such a successful seminar last year, we’re excited to head back to Tetherow Resort for the Crew Seminar, once again featuring afternoon breakout sessions focused on Equipment and Irrigation.
Join us for a day of education and networking—plus a great excuse to step out of the winter weather and into the beautiful setting at Tetherow Resort. And remember, the Crew Seminar isn’t just for crew members—everyone is welcome to attend, learn, and connect.
Registration Closed – Contact OGCSA Office for Availability
ogcsa@ogcsa.org – 503-344-6535
Who is Joining Us:
– Education at a Distance: How WWCC’s Turf Management Program Works for You
– Teaching Your Crew to Think Like Turf Managers
– Why Soil-Based Education Matters: Teaching from the Ground Up
Karlee Pruitt Larkin, Turf Management Instructor, Walla Walla Community College

– Pump station preventative maintenance, pump station key components, life cycle/ timeline for pump station upgrades – Latest technology and options for upgrading
Drew Palmer, Watertronics

– Architectural and Maintenance Trends
Dan Hixson, Dan Hixson Golf Design
– Toro & Turf Star Western
Schedule
7:30-8:00 a.m. Check in, Registration and Networking
8:00-8:15 a.m. Welcome
8:15-9:45 a.m. Education
9:45-10:00 a.m. Break
10:00-10:45 p.m. Education
11:30 – 12:15 Lunch
12:15-2:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions – Irrigation & Equipment Management – Toro & Turf Star Western
2:30 p.m. Closing
**Cancellation deadline is February 17, 2026. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.
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2026 OSU Winter Field Day
2026-02-25 14:30 - 19:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Wednesday – Feb. 25, 2026
Lewis-Brown Farm
Corvallis, OR 97333
33329 Peoria Rd. SE
Schedule

2:30 pm to 3:00 pm – Check-in
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Field Tours
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Light appetizers (TBD)

Field Day Topics

Fungicides for Microdochium Patch
Microdochium Patch Model Trial
Winter Injury on Turfgrass
OSU Turf Lab Updates
Root knot Nematode Control Trial
Winter Leaf Spot Survey
A-LIST and NTEP Trials (Tall Fescue, Fine Fescue, & Perennial Ryegrass)

Registration is FREE for all attendees

RSVP to Chas Schmid, Ph.D., schmchar@oregonstate.edu
Please indicate if you will be attending field day and (or) dinner

2026 Equipment Managers / Irrigation Technician Seminar
2026-02-26 07:00 - 14:00 | The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, 4805 SW 229th Ave., Aloha, OR, 97007, United States
We are excited to host the 2026 Equipment Managers / Irrigation Technician Seminar at a golf course setting, with The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club generously welcoming us as the host facility.
This seminar is designed to provide practical, relevant education for equipment managers, irrigation technicians, and golf course management staff. The day will feature combined educational presentations held indoors along with hands-on, interactive demonstrations conducted outdoors on the golf course. To ensure a productive experience regardless of weather conditions, outdoor demonstrations will be conducted under the pavilion cover if needed.
Registration Closed Contact OGCSA Office for Availability
503-344-6535 – ogcsa@ogcsa.org

Education Topics:

Autonomous technology – It’s here
EHCO Robotics – Dipping your toe into waters of autonomy
Inteli360 and telematics – All in one Fleet management

Hands on equipment demonstration breakout

– Driving Range ECHO Demo, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
– 18 S. Fairway Greenmaster 3360 w/GeoLink Mow Demo, diagnostic, and troubleshooting

Toro Irrigation breakout

Schedule:

7:00-Check in & Breakfast
7:30-Welcome – Program Begins
Education
9:00-Break
Education-Break
11:00-Lunch
12:00-Education
2:00-Closing

Presented By

**Cancellation deadline is February 19, 2026. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2026 OGCSA - WWGCSA Service Project
2026-03-31 07:00 - 13:00 | American Lake Veterans Course, 9600 Veterans Drive, Lakewood, WA, 98493, United States
Mark your calendars and join us for the 7th Annual OGCSA – WWGCSA Service Project at the American Lakes Veterans Course!
Details & Register to Volunteer

2026 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament
2026-04-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Shadow Hills Country Club, 92512 River Rd, Junction City, Oregon, 97448
Build Your Team for the OGCSA Open Golf Tournament!

Registration Closed
We’re heading a little further south this year as Shadow Hills Country Club hosts the 2026 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament!
Get ready to kick off the 2026 golf season! Start building your team and join us for a day of golf, fun, and camaraderie with fellow members and industry colleagues. It’s always a great opportunity to reconnect, enjoy a great course before the busy season begins.
Schedule of Events:

10:00 a.m. – Check in, warm up, lunch
11:00 a.m. – Shotgun start – Scramble format
Post round food & awards

Team registration includes:

4-person golf team with carts
Range balls
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 13, 2026.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2026 Annual Meeting
2026-05-20 07:30 - 17:00 | Colwood Golf Center, 7313 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, Oregon, 97218
We are excited to bring together OGCSA members for the 2026 Annual Meeting to be held at Colwood Golf Center in Portland, OR.
Presented By

Registration Closed
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
Awards Recognition

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

Mike Richardson, Ph.D., Professor, University of Arkansas
Oregon State University Turfgrass
GCSAA
Oregon Turfgrass Foundation
National Golf Day

Closing

Lunch & Networking Time
Golf Competition – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 pm. shotgun start
*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 12, 2026.
*Questions? Contact OGCSA office – 503-344-6535 email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2026 Shortland Shootout Golf Tournament
2026-06-16 11:30 - 18:00 | Shortland Golf Club, 1610 SW Advance Rd, West Linn, Oregon, 97068
Registration OPEN
We’re switching things up this year! Join us this June as we trade in our traditional tournament for a fun and unique experience at Shortland Golf Club.
Teams will take on the 19-hole par-3 course, featuring synthetic turf tees, greens, and bunkers, and you’ll also have the chance to test your short game at “The Nest,” their brand-new 19-hole chip-and-putt course.
What’s On Tap This Year: 5-Person teams – Register a full team or individual players and we will build your team.
Time: 12:00 PM Shotgun Start on the par-3 course – Food to follow – Option to play “The Nest” if you want to stick around for more fun.
Format: 5-Person team – Best Ball with a Devil Ball!
PARKING – If possible we encourage you to carpool – Parking space is limited
Registration: Register Early – Space is limited. Register players as TBD if you do not have them all at this time.
Early Registration Pricing $60/Player through May 22nd.
After May 22nd price increases to $75/player
*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 31, 2026.
*Questions? Contact OGCSA office – 503-344-6535 email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org
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