By Pat Differ
As a long time contributing member of both the WCTA and the BCGSA who has been taking a break from this wonderful working environment over the past 3 years or so, and who has been recently over the past year, back at it so to speak, I have taken it upon myself to write this open letter to the membership of both associations.
Read more: Open Letter To All Concerned.. and YES That Means You!
We are in a state of dynamic change in our association, the Turf Management Industry and the world around us. Change is coming from all directions at all times, from both internal and external sources. The WCTA needs leaders who can manage that change, ensuring the association remains strong and successful moving forward.
The Western Canada Turfgrass Association (WCTA), in partnership with the First Green Foundation, has launched the first program in Canada that brings environmental education to grade 5 and up students using golf courses as environmental learning labs. A demonstration event will take place starting at 10:00am, Friday, October 2nd at the Redwoods Golf Course in the Township of Langley, BC with special guest, the Honourable Mary Polak, BC Minister of Environment.
By Jerry Rousseau
The Western Canada Turfgrass Association (WCTA), in partnership with the First Green Foundation, has launched the first program in Canada that brings environmental education to grade 5 through 12 students using golf courses as learning labs.
Read more: Links to Labs - First Green Program Strikes Again!
After the 2015 CITCTS conference in Calgary, the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association Board of Directors announced that a re-design of their association was necessary to remain viable
Read more: CGSA Consultation Feedback Presented by the WCTA Board of Directors