Western Canada Turfgrass Association

Research • Education • Discussion

From the President

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 05:02

President’s Report – Jun/July 2013

13.05.21-Keith.LyallPrepared by Keith Lyall

Well, I think that was the sound of collective relief.  BC politics is a funny monster; I find myself voting to stop a person or party from getting into office and not the party I actually want to see run this province. I will admit with all the efforts put into the Special Committee on Pesticides, I am glad to see this government will get four more years. However, the battle will continue.  Our opposition groups are not going to stop lobbying government and the public and nor should we.

Tuesday, 05 February 2013 10:12

President's Report - Feb/Mar 2013

WCTA12-Tab-Buckner-HS sideWCTA President Tab BucknerPrepared by Tab Buckner

As the WCTA celebrates 50 years as one of the premier non-profit associations in Canada for individuals who manage turf, it continues to invest in Research, Education and Discussion. Currently for 2013, your Board is working on new opportunities and activies for the membership to participate in. Your association is only as strong as the membership. 

12.05.24-Tab.outstanding.in.his.fieldPrepared by Tab Buckner

As my term of President comes to an end, this year  has been a very difficult one for our association.  Major challenges we were and are still dealing with include attracting new members, adding value to WCTA membership, putting on a worthwhile and financially viable trade show, strengthening allied partnerships and exploring new avenues of revenue generation just to name a few.

Wednesday, 19 December 2012 15:26

President's Report - 2012 Year End

WCTA12-Tab-Buckner-HS sideWCTA President Tab Buckner

Season’s Greetings!  As my term of President began this past January, the year was already starting off as a very difficult one for our association.  Major challenges we were and are still dealing with include attracting new members, adding value to WCTA membership, putting on a worthwhile and financially viable trade show, strengthening allied partnerships and exploring new avenues of revenue generation just to name a few.

Wednesday, 23 January 2013 05:02

President's Report Fall 2012

WCTA12-Tab-Buckner-HS sideWCTA President Tab BucknerAs I look outside my office window it is just another grey day with the rain falling and high winds in the forecast……… the fall/winter blues have already hit the west coast of BC while everybody east is bracing for old man-winter or has been hit already.

Wednesday, 23 January 2013 05:02

President's Report Sept-Oct 2012

WCTA12-Tab-Buckner-HS sideWCTA President Tab BucknerThe weather is a big factor when it comes to growing grass and it often dictates how busy we all are.  The last couple months have been decent in western Canada for the most part, and I hope your turf has responded accordingly.  I have had a few chances to check out some turf this summer and I was impressed with what I saw.

Friday, 15 June 2012 07:15

President's Report June/July 2012

WCTA12-Tab-Buckner-HS sideWCTA President Tab BucknerIf you live anywhere in BC or most parts of western Canada for that matter, you could be asking yourself what is this concept of global warming all about?

Thursday, 15 March 2012 00:00

President's Report March, 2012

WCTA12-Tab-Buckner-HS sideIncoming President Tab BucknerAs my term as your President begins, I want to thank all WCTA members for supporting me in reaching the pinnacle of our association.