January 23, 2010

Since I began my time on the CAGCS Board, I have watched Jud Smith, Wayne Urban, Keith Angilly, and Chris Mauro lead our association. Although they all had very different leadership styles, they had many things in common: their hard work, dedication, and passion for our industry allowed each of them to leave CAGCS in much better shape than they found it. My hope is that the next two years are as productive, and that our current Board continues to build on the strong foundation of this great association.

Yesterday's Public Hearing on the Proposed Stream Flow Standard's and Regulations was both informative and productive. The number opposed to the legislation as currently constructed far outnumber those for it. I am proud to say that our association and industry was well represented on this very important matter. Thank you to all that attended to the meeting. A special thank you to: Peter Gorman, Mike Wallace, Kevin Collins, Ed Goodhouse, Steve Curry, Ken Ainsworth, Scott Ramsay, and John Motycka for participating in the process through verbal testimony.

When: Thursday, January 21 @ 9AM-until all comments are heard

Where: Department of Environmental Protection
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT
Phoenix Auditorium, 5th floor

Guidelines for Preparation of Testimony:

• Speakers should prepare and submit a written copy of their comments to DEP
• Verbal presentations at the public hearing will be limited to 3 minutes
• Written submittals may be as long as necessary
• At the beginning of testimony, identify yourself and golf course

CAGCS Members attending GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show are invited to attend the annual Nor'easter Hospitality Suite.

Where: San Diego Hilton Bayfront Hotel
Once Park Boulevard, San Diego
Room - Indigo AB room

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The following Associations participating:

Cape Cod Golf Course Superintendents Association
Connecticut Golf Course Superintendents Association
Long Island Golf Course Superintendents Association
Maine Golf Course Superintendents Association