Turf & Recreation Magazine, recently announced an initiative to recognize the top ten professionals in the turf management industry who are under the age of 40. The plan is to profile these individuals in their April/May issue.
The First Green Foundation (First Green) and Golf Course Superintendents Association of American (GCSAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that will bring First Green under the umbrella of the GCSAA’s philanthropic organization, the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG). The agreement was announced at the 2018 Golf Industry Show in San Antonio.
by Stan Kazymerchyk, WCTA First Green Coordinator
First Green and Western Canada Turfgrass Association have an MOU in place for First Green program delivery in Canada. WCTA hosted the Canadian inaugural event at a Vancouver private club, Vancouver Golf Club in 2014 followed by a public course event in 2015 at Redwoods Golf Course.
43% of WCTA members have taken care of 2018 dues, thanks for continuing to support the Western Canada Turfgrass Association and for the ongoing commitment to your career and the industry through WCTA membership.
It is with great sadness that Casey Mahan, beloved husband of Loralie Ann Mahan (nee Penner) of Calgary, AB, passed away in the presence of his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on November 15, 2017 at the age of 51 years.