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Texas A&M Aggie Turf Club Silent Auction

Pair of Sideline Passes Funds from this auction will support Aggie Turf
students’ travel to the 2019 STMA and GCSAA Conferences Bidding will
open Monday 9/10 at 8 am CST and close Sunday 9/23 @ 5 pm CST.
Auction Link will be provided through Aggie Turf website and Twitter Feed

Item*: A pair (2) of sideline passes to ONE of following
Texas A&M football games at Kyle Field:

October 6th: Kentucky
November 17th: UAB
Nov. 24th: LSU

Donor: Texas A&M Athletics Field Staff Minimum Bid: $800
Bid increments: Minimum increase of $100
*Passes are non-transferable. Users must be 18 years or older
and MUST be dressed in A&M attire. No large cameras.
Passes will be available for pickup on game day outside stadium.

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Register Now! September Education at TSRHC

Please join us for the
2018 Annual Education Meeting at the
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
It’s time once again to earn those TDA and GCSAA
continuing education points.
Again this year our Platinum Sponsor Winfield United
will provide us with great educational speakers as well
as a day filled with camaraderie, fellowship and food.
Schedule
Registration and Sign-In   8:00 am
Welcome   8:30 am
Session I – Dr. Sam Bauer, University of Wisconsin
Session II – Dr. Bill Kreuser, University of Nebraska 9:35 am
Session III – Thomas Nikolai, Michigan State University 10:35 am
Lunch and Tours   11:30 am
Session IV – Janet Hurley, Texas A & M University   1:00 pm
Session V – John Cisar, Cisar Consulting and Bruce Jump,
WinField United   2:00 pm
Cost
$60.00 per person
The Education
Lawn Weeds: Control and Fertility
Dr. Sam Bauer, University of Wisconsin
1 CEU credit
Maximizing PGR Program Efficiency for Golf Turf
 Dr. Bill Kreuser, University of Nebraska
1 CEU credit
Turfgrass and the Environment
Thomas Nikolai, Michigan State University
1 CEU credit
Texas Laws & Regulations for 2018
Janet Hurley, Texas A&M University
1 CEU credit
Plant Health and Stress Reduction
John Cisar, Cisar Consulting
Bruce Jump, WinField United

1 CEU credit

Platinum Title Sponsor

WinField® United: Building on a Shared Foundation of Agronomic Excellence

The merger of WinField and United Suppliers marks the launch of a highly strategic offering that combines the talent, technology and financial stability of two agricultural leaders, and positions the new company for future growth.
Three main pillars are the hallmarks of the WinField® United brand that will propel us into the future.
  • A passionate focus on customers. This shared value is one of our greatest assets. We will always begin with an understanding of our customers’ needs, and then deploy tailored offerings to meet each of them individually.
  • Data-backed, insight-driven agronomic excellence. From ag technology platforms to new products, techniques and technologies designed to push yield limits, we are committed to grounding our offerings in national research applied at the local level.
  • A commitment to advancing sustainability in our industry and in our world. We are dedicated to telling the story of how modern agriculture is meeting the needs of a growing global population, while fostering long-term sustainability and viability for the industry.

2018 Assistant Superintendent of the Year Nominations

The North Texas GCSA is seeking applications for the

2018 Assistant Superintendent of the Year.

Superintendents please don’t pass up this opportunity to get your Assistant the recognition they deserve.

Beginning in 2017, the NTGCSA Board of Directors has awarded a top Assistant for their hard work and dedication to the industry.

If you are a Superintendent and have an Assistant that you
feel is deserving of this award, please pass on a copy
of the application listed below.
Each applicant is also asked to submit a Letter of Recommendation

from their Superintendent. The submissions will be put before a committee and a winner chosen.

The recipient of the award will be invited to the Annual Banquet in January 2019 to accept a plaque and $250.00 gift card.

If you have any questions or need further information please

contact Carol Cloud at (817) 368-3002 or ntgcsa@gmail.com.