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2015
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Mal McLaren Award
Strategic Planning
Mark Figurella
[email protected]
330.562.1691
VICE PRESIDENT
Golf & Tournament
Bryan Fitch
[email protected]
440.934.6217
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Government Relations
Scott Brickley
[email protected]
330.725.2829
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR
Finance/Communication/Benevolent
Michelle L. Frazier-Feher, CGCS
[email protected]
216.469.9287
TRUSTEES
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Website
Charles (Chuck) Hayes
[email protected]
330.933.4673
Program & Education
Sam Leatherberry
[email protected]
678.414.7714
Social
Jim Robinson
[email protected]
330.328.3142
Membership
Brad Vecchio
[email protected]
330.801.5365
Historical / Assistant Relations
David Willmott
[email protected]
330.618.8101
ASSISTANT GCS LIAISON
Matt Kolcun
[email protected]
440.213.6677
INDUTRIAL RELATIONS
Scholarship & Research
Brian Bates
[email protected]
440.834.9315
Jason Bennett
330.416.0908
[email protected]
Lenny Marino
[email protected]
216.401.1152
Mission Statement
Promoting the profession of the golf course superintendent
through education, camaraderie and cooperation among
fellow members in Northern Ohio since 1923

I would like to inform/remind everyone that
NOGCSA has a Legacy Award Scholarship available.
The NOGCSA Legacy Award offers education aid to
the children and grandchildren of NOGCSA
members. This scholarship is available for high
school graduates that are pursuing a college
education in an area of study other than Turfgrass
Management. There will be one annual
scholarship of $2,000.00 available for dispersal based on the NOGCSA
board's decision. We use some of the money raised from the reverse raffle
to fund the scholarship. Please check the website to review the rules and
to find out how to apply.
Our next meeting will be held on May 11th, at Avon Oaks Country Club. This
promises to be a unique education experience, with a round table
discussion to be held with the Cleveland sports turf managers from both
the Browns and the Indians. The program starts at 10:00, followed by lunch
and a shotgun start at 12:00. I hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Mark Figurella
NOGCSA President
[email protected]

Schedule of Events
Legacy Scholarship Information
Meeting Profile – Avon Oaks C.C.
OTF News
By The Board - February
On The Road with the USGA
GCSAA News – Rounds 4 Research
May Meeting Notice – Avon Oaks C.C.
Meeting Highlights - March
June Meeting Notice – Westfield Group C.C.
Jay Morrish Passes
Family Picnic Notice – Clay’s Park
Aukerman Renew CGCS
OSHA News
Advertiser Directory

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May 11, 2015
Place: Avon Oaks C.C.
Host: Terry Boehm, CGCS
Topic: Cleveland Sports Round Table
Speakers: Brandon Koehnke, Cleveland Indians
Chris Powell, Cleveland Browns
Cost: $50/person
Time: 10:00 Program
Points: 0.10 Education Points

June 15, 2015
Club Officials Meeting
Place: Westfield Group
Host: Mark Jordan, CGCS
Topic: GCSAA Update
Speaker: Rhett Evans, GCSAA
Cost: $80/person
Time: 12:30 PM Shotgun
Points: 0.1 TBD

July 25-26, 2015
Family Picnic – Clays Park
Cost: $30/person for camping
$20/person for the day only

August 12, 2015
Industry Day
Place: Bob-O-Link G.C.
Host: Fitch Family
Cost:TBD
Time: TBD

September 17 2015
Non-Clambake Bake
Scholarship & Research Tournament
Place: Ridge Top Golf Course
Host: Gregg Bobbs
Cost: TBD
Time: 11:30 AM Shotgun
Points: TBD

November 2015
Annual Meeting
Place: Portage C. C.
Host: Tom Vogel, CGCS
Cost: TBD
Time: TBD
Points: TBD

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The NOGCSA Legacy award offers education aid to
the children and grandchildren NOGCSA members.
This scholarship will be available for high school
graduates that are pursuing a college education in
an area of study other than Turfgrass Management.
There will be one annual scholarship of $2,000.00
available for dispersal based on the NOGCSA boards’
decision.
The NOGCSA Board will review applicants. The
decision process will be completely anonymous with
the board not knowing the applicants name until the
final decision is reached. The board’s decision will
be final. All scholarship award checks will be made
out to the applicant to be used for education
expenses only.
Eligibility
One or more of the applicant’s parents or
grandparents must have been a NOGCSA member
for five years and must be a current member.
Children and grandchildren of deceased members

are also eligible if the member was active at the
time of his or her death.
The student must be enrolled at an accredited
institution of higher education, or in the case of high
school seniors, must be accepted at and committed
to such an institution for the next academic year.
Graduating seniors must attach a copy of the letter
of acceptance.
Past winners are ineligible to apply.
Criteria for Selection

Applicants will be evaluated on academics,
extracurricular and community involvement,
leadership and outside employment.
The student must submit an original essay of 200300 words.
Deadline for applications is June 1, 2015. The
scholarship will be awarded in November or later for
use towards that years college expenses.
CLICK HERE for the application

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Avon Oaks Country Club is a private club on
the west side of Cleveland. Harold Paddock
was the original architect and the golf course
opened in 1960. Geoffrey Cornish oversaw
golf course improvements in the 1980s. We
are currently working with architect, Brian
Huntley and shaper, Matt Loos on a golf
course master plan that includes rebuilding
bunkers and adding tees. Avon Oaks, as the
name implies, boasts a large population of
mature Pin Oaks that influence the turf and
playability of the golf course. The greens,
tees and fairways are a mixture of Poa annua
and creeping bent. The greens are original
push up greens and at the end of April we will
be adding internal drainage to three of our
greens, with the eventual goal of draining all
of the greens.
I am entering my 23rd year at Avon Oaks and
have been superintendent since 1997. I work
closely with our PGA pro/GM Judd
Stephenson who has been at Avon Oaks for 25
years. My staff is lead by assistant
superintendents Matt Kolcun and Al Herene.
Al Herene and my mechanic Mark Gaughan
have both been at Avon Oaks for more than 25
years. We are all looking forward to hosting
the NOGCSA meeting on May 11.

Terry Boehm, CGCS

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OTF Schedule of Events
August 11, 2015
OTF/OSU Turfgrass Field Day
OTF Research Facility
Columbus, OH
September 28, 2015
2015 Scholarship Golf Tournament
11:30 AM Shotgun Start
Pinnacle Golf Club
Grove City, OH
OTF Conference & Show and the
OSU Green Industry Short Course
(formerly the OSU Nursery Short Course)
Monday, December 7 - Thursday, December 10th
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Save the dates for the 2015 OTF Conference &
Show and Ohio State University Green Industry
Short Course being held in Columbus, Ohio! Once
again, two of the green industry's premier events
will be one, can't miss event for all turf and
landscape professionals!
Looking for your certification credits? We'll have
them! Whether you need credits to maintain your
applicator license or professional credits to
maintain your certifications, this is your one stop
shop for credit hours!

Lawn Care
Business Management
Plant Selection and Care
Landscape Design
Trees in the Landscape
Hort Shorts
Morning with the USGA
and more...
Confirmed Speakers Include:
Douglas Karcher, Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Jim Moore, United States Golf Association
David McCall, Virginia Tech
Jeff Borger, Penn State
John Ball, Ph.D., South Dakota State Univ.
Steve Foltz, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Leah Brilman, Ph.D., DLF-Pickseed
Bob Vavrek, United States Golf Association
John DeVore, DeVore's Land & Water Gardens
Bobbie Schwartz, Bobbie's Green Thumb
Sun Roesslein, North Area Athletic Complex
Plus, your Ohio State University Extension Nursery
Landscape and Turf Team members and many
more!
Also scheduled in 2015...more dedicated
tradeshow time to conduct your business and
network with those that you rely on for your
products and services!

Sessions instructed by some of the top
researchers, extension agents and professionals
from around the country...including YOUR local
Ohio State University Extension Nursery Landscape
and Turf (ENLT) Team!
2015 Tracks Include:
Turf Plant Management
Ornamental Plant Health Management
Golf Turf Management
Sports Field Management

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Northfield Park
President Figurella called the Board of Trustees of
the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America strategic
planning meeting to order at 1:08 PM.
ROLL CALL: Bates, Bennett, Brickley, Feher,
Figurella, Fitch, Hayes, Kolcun, Marino, Robinson,
Vecchio and Willmott present. Leatherberry
Absent

Secretary/Treasurer Hayes moved to accept the
minutes from the January 14, 2015, regular
meeting. Vice President Fitch seconded. Motion
passed
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget & Finance - Chapter Administrator Feher
reported that there was currently $11,112.21 in
the checking account, $33,971.32 in the
scholarship & research account, $18,636.66 in the
money market account, $2,872.92 in the 100th
Anniversary account and $1,297.20 in the Pay Pal
Account. The Profit & Loss for 2015 through
February 12 shows Net Income/Loss of $5,109.41.
Program & Education – Trustee Willmott reported
that the Etiquette meeting will be March 5th, the
cost will be $55 and the meeting should be open to
all club staff. We still need a November meeting
site. The Board agreed that there should be
education again at the meeting. Possible Tom
Vogel can give an update on his project. President
Figurella recommended we contact Belinda Jones
to speak at an event or Mike Hurdzan Jr. for the
2016 Club Officials meeting. Trustee Willmott also
mentioned hosting a logging & trees seminar
walking through the woods. Chapter Administrator
Feher also mentioned it is time to do the shop
tours again.
Editorial – Chapter Administrator Feher reported
the January/February issue will go out this
weekend. Advertisers are coming in.
Golf & Tournament – Vice President Fitch reported
that he is working on the Ohio Cup date. He hasn’t
heard back from Mark Jordan.

February 12, 2015
Membership & Welcoming – Trustee Vecchio
reported that Chapter Administrator Feher and he
still need to get together to meet and go over the
packets.
Social – No Report
Strategic Planning – No Report

Historical & Benevolent – No Report
Public Relations – Past President Brickley to get
Industrial representative Bates info on Camp
cheerful which is usually done at end of August
beginning of September and info on Green Care for
Troops. The Board also suggested looking into a
Habitat for Humanity project.
Industrial Relations- Industrial representative
Marino is looking at affiliate packages. Marino will
get with Bates and look at possible
avenues/programs for meeting subsidies.
Assistant Relations – The Board welcomed the new
Assistant Liaison Matt Kolcun from Avon Oaks.
Trustee Willmott will get together with Kolcun.
They will also look at changing the deadline date
for turning in nominations. Kolcun & Willmott will
get together and get back to us with any changes at
the next meeting.
Employment Relations – No Report

Mal McLaren Award – No Report
Scholarship & Research – Legacy Scholarship is due
in May. We should do a couple eblasts and
Industrial Reps should make sure clients are aware
of the scholarship. Dates need changed in the
body of information on the website.
Government & Environmental Relations – Past
President Brickley reported that Advocacy Day is
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February 25th to meet with State Representatives
for the Green Industry. Brickley also reported that
the NOGCSA signed the petition for the H2B
Initiative.
Website – Secretary/Treasurer Hayes reported that
he has received several proposals for our new
website platform. HE recommends that the
company to look at is Flexscape. He will set up a
meeting so that he, Bennett, Feher & Figurella can
see how the backend works.

Bylaws & Ethics – No Report
Advertising – No Report
OLD BUSINESS
Reverse Raffle Update – Tickets Sold, Silent
Auction Items - Feher reported that we needed to
sell more tickets, and reminded the Board to work
on their silent auction donations items.
Regional Impromptu Social Gatherings – Will
discuss after Reverse Raffle

Chapter Administrator Feher presented the
following applications for membership:
None
Chapter Administrator Feher presented the
following members for reinstatement:
None
Chapter Administrator Feher presented the
following members for reclassification:
None

There was correspondence from Jim Hippley. He
recommends that we hold our winter meeting later
in the morning so that those attending would not
have to deal with so possible weather events may
have subsided and traffic is not as bad.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for March 18,
2015 at 12:00 P.M. at a place TBD.
Secretary/Treasurer Hayes moved to adjourn the
meeting at 2:48 PM and Industrial Representative
Bennett seconded.

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Shaping Water Regulations Through Legislative Participation
By John Daniels, agronomist, Central Region
April 2, 2015
Last week I had the opportunity to attend a water
symposium in beautiful Austin, Texas. The program
was sponsored by the Texas Water Foundation, a
nonprofit organization that works to protect and
conserve water through public education.
Representatives from the state Legislature,
municipalities, water districts, agricultural producers,
and manufacturing users were in attendance. Also in
attendance was a group of golf industry professionals
that included several golf course superintendents,
GCSAA field staff and a turfgrass professor from Texas
Tech University.
One interesting theme during the presentations was
the idea that communities have to shift their focus to
conserving water outside versus inside homes and
businesses. A variety of water-conservation measures
have been implemented to reduce water consumption
inside, so the next area that regulators will look to for
savings is outside. This means added scrutiny toward
green spaces like homeowner lawns and golf courses.
Results from a 2014 public opinion study indicate that
water conservation is the biggest environmental
problem in Texas. According to survey data, Texas
consumers think golf courses use more water than
public parks, swimming pools, small businesses, or
farmers and ranchers. Similar public views are not
unique to Texas. Golf courses throughout the region
face negative perceptions when it comes to water use.
Attending public forums is a great way to address
misinformation and showcase the innovative ways golf
courses make every drop of water count. Consider
getting involved with your local government to make
sure golf courses are part of the solution and not the
problem.

Communities are beginning to shift the focus of
water conservation efforts from indoor to outdoor
areas adding scrutiny to water use on lawns and
golf courses. Discover how you can get involved
to ensure golf courses are part of the solution and
not the problem.

Source: John Daniels ([email protected])
Reprinted from http://www.usga.org/coursecare/regional-updates/central-region/lessons-learnedfrom-san-antonio.html

The Green Section has assembled two digital
collections on water use on golf courses that will help
other better understand how golf is managing water.
These collections are found here.
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The Rounds 4 Research program is addressing a
critical shortage of funding for ongoing, universitybased agronomic research, education, advocacy
programs and course operations. You can help foster
sustainability with a donation that supports all of
these areas:
Research
in areas such as water quality and conservation, pest
management and nutrient use significantly enhances
the ability of golf facilities to operate more efficiently.
This agronomic-focused research directly supports
new and improved management programs and the
development of new products. It can also have an
impact in the following areas:
• Water quality protection research helps to ensure
regulatory compliance and environmental
stewardship
• Water management research ensures healthy
turfgrass and operational efficiency
• Nutrient management helps improve playing
surfaces and water quality
Pest management research contributes to
improvements in the way threats to turfgrasses are
controlled in the never-ending fight against pests

are an investment in the future of the game. They are
a commitment to the people who will directly impact
the game, supporting the educational pursuits of
future golf course managers. Scholarships have been
a part of the EIFG’s focus since 1955, when the
organization was founded as the GCSAA Scholarship
and Research Fund. In 2011, the EIFG awarded 53
scholarships totaling more than $130,000.
Environmental programs
The EIFG is focused on providing golf courses with
resources that enhance their social, economic and
environmental value to communities. Resources for
golf course managers include case studies, the
GCSAA Values document, best management practices
and the IPM Planning Guide.

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Education
Turfgrass and golf course superintendent associations
partner with university scientists and industry
professionals to conduct high quality, research-based
education. Expanding knowledge is critical in
developing innovative management programs that
benefit both the golf course and the golfer.
Advocacy
Since golf facilities are businesses that have the
ability to impact the environment, it is only natural
that they are subject to regulation that may impact
land and water use, storm water runoff, energy
consumption and the use of nutrients and pesticides.
However, a regulation can have unintended negative
consequences if it is not created with a
comprehensive view. By taking an active approach to
the regulatory process, the golf industry can actually
help craft or influence policy in a manner that is
beneficial to all parties involved.
Scholarships

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NOGCSA Etiquette Seminar Summary
By David Willmott
March 5, 2015
Host: Mark Figurella
Barrington Country Club
Presenter Sandy Hyde, President, Ohio School of
Etiquette
Thirty members and guests attended an etiquette
seminar on March 5, 2015 at Barrington Country Club,
hosted by Mark Figurella. Sandy Hyde, President of
the Ohio School of Etiquette was the presenter. Sandy
is a former Mrs. Ohio and a Mrs. USA top ten finalist.
She has appeared several times on network news
programs as an etiquette consultant. She is a graduate
of The American School of Protocol in Atlanta, GA. And
currently a faculty member at the University of Dayton.
The full day seminar began at 9 am, included lunch and
concluded at 3:30 pm. The morning session covered
the topics of business networking and
communications. Attendees learned, among other
things, proper introductions and greetings, how to give
a proper handshake, how to hold a plate and drink at a
hors devours party. The four course lunch was
instructional. We were presented a proper place
setting and shown the function of each utensil and
their correct placement. We were shown how to fold
and use a napkin properly. Next we were shown how
to properly eat each course presented. It was an
educational experience and at the same time we got
to enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the Barrington
staff. Following the meal portion of the presentation,
the afternoon session covered the areas of member
communications and professional perceptions. We
discussed electronic communications and proper attire
for different events and situations.
The entire day was a huge success, Sandy and the staff
at Barrington Country Club did a fantastic job putting
this seminar together. Those in attendance expressed
how informative the day was and had nothing but
positive feedback.
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Jay Morrish, ASGCA Fellow, Dies at 78

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – “Golf Course Architecture is a
very subjective field of endeavor, and that is
good. The game of golf would be distressingly boring
if all golf course architects embraced similar design
philosophies. Long live diversity!” Jay Morrish, ASGCA
Fellow
Jay Morrish, a Past President and Fellow of the
American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA),
died March 2, 2015. He was 78. ASGCA members and
the golf industry will remember Morrish’s design
work around the world, as well as his service to
ASGCA and the game of golf.
Morrish received a degree in landscape and turf
management from Colorado State University, then
soon joined the construction team on the Robert
Trent Jones-designed Spyglass Hill course in Pebble
Beach, California. He continued to work as
construction superintendent on Jones’ courses until
joining Desmond Muirhead as a designer in 1967.

Morrish then went to work as a designer with Jack
Nicklaus, ASGCA Fellow in 1972. After 10 years he
went off on his own with PGA Tour player Tom
Weiskopf. Their 12-year partnership generated some
two dozen high-profile courses, including Loch
Lomond in Scotland.
In the mid 1990’s Morrish went completely on his
own and designed many new golf courses including
Tehama for Clint Eastwood in Carmel, California;
Stone Canyon, Tuscon, Arizona and Pine Dunes,
Frankston, Texas. All of these were done with the
assistance of his son, Carter Morrish.

Other notable designs from Morrish include: TPC
Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona; TPC Las Colinas,
Irving, Texas; Troon Golf and Country Club, Scottsdale,
Arizona; and Forest Highlands, Flagstaff, Arizona. He
was also active around the world, designing courses
in Spain, Canada, Australia, and Japan.
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“Jay Morrish was a stalwart who was admired by
everyone,” ASGCA President Lee Schmidt said. “His
work was outstanding, and he was funny and smart.
As an architect, he positively impacted the world of
golf course design, and as ASGCA President he
advanced the organization. When Jay spoke, people
listened.”
Morrish became an ASGCA member in 1989 and
served as President in 2002-03. Taking over shortly
after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 provided a unique
set of challenges, he later recalled.
“The United States was still in shock and we were all
exploring uncharted waters as to ways of
communicating, traveling and doing business,”
Morrish said at the time. “Thankfully, ASGCA
members were a strong group with great imagination
and perseverance.”

Lawrence, Kan. (April 21, 2015) - Kenneth L.
Aukerman, certified golf course
superintendent (CGCS) at Weymouth Country
Club, Medina, Ohio, has completed the
renewal process for maintaining his elite
status with the Golf Course Superintendents
Association of America (GCSAA). Aukerman
has been at Weymouth Country Club since
2004.
A 40-year GCSAA member, he initially
achieved his certification in 1985. Only about
1,500 golf course superintendents worldwide
currently hold top-level status as a certified
golf course superintendent.

Morrish is survived by his wife, Louise; children,
Carter and Kim, son-in-law, Brian Coder; and
grandchildren, Megan and Spencer Coder.

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(Jerry) Gerald E Husemann
Senior Sales Specialist
Phone: 937-492-8597
Mobile: 937-604-5617
[email protected]

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2015 Advertiser Directory
Arms Trucking
Brian Bates
800.362.1343

Harrell’s Turf Specialty
Glenn Omori
440.439.1393

Baker Vehicle Systems
Harland Baker, Rick Baker,
Kevin Kroll, Lenny Marino
330.467.2250

H & S Stump Removal
Jack Hopkins
330.654.2347
Lake Erie Golf Cars*
Tony Cisterino
216.763.2090

BAYER *
Rob Pyler
248.300.2638

Perk Air
Bob Doty
330.296.7307

BASF Corporation
Gerald Husemann
937.604.5617
Century Equipment
John Mowat - Ron Smolik –
Matt Weber – Matt Welch
800.522.8676

Shearer Golf
805-GOLF-909
South East Golf Car Co.
888.684.4653
Walker Supply
Mike Sekula - Bill Walker
800.792.5537

* denotes new advertiser
Remember to thank our
advertisers for supporting
you!

Precision Golf Construction
Mike O’Donnell
440.285.2117

NOGCSA
CONTACT INFORMATION
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.nogcsa.com
1106 Royce St. NW
Uniontown, OH 44685
(216)469-9287
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