Session presentations

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What the Tech?
Technology Solutions for Your Turf

Surfing for Turf: Using the iPhone Turfgrass Application at Your Course
Patrick E. McCullough, Ph.D., assistant professor, University of Georgia

The Latest Dirt on Soil Sensor Technology
Larry Stowell, Ph.D., co-founder, PACE Turfgrass Research Institute

Chart Your Course: Guidelines to GPS Mapping
Dave Ragan, founder, Ragan Technical Solutions

Water Audit: New Approach for Evaluation of Irrigation System Uniformity
Robert Carrow, Ph.D., professor, University of Georgia

ADA Accessibility Guidelines
and NPDES Pesticide General Permits:
Prepare Your Course for Compliance

2010 Accessibility Standards for Golf Courses
Peggy Greenwell, training coordinator/accessibility specialist, US Access Board

Clean Water Act (CWA) Permitting of Discharges from Pesticide Applications
Sam Sampath, Ph.D., regional CAFO, U. S. EPA, Region 4

Exploring Golf's Carbon Footprint: Part Two

Update on Carbon Sequestration Science
James Baird, Ph.D., assistant cooperative extension specialist in turfgrass management and assistant turfgrass horticulturist, University of California - Riverside

Top Ten Energy Efficiencies for Golf Facilities
Andrew Staples, president, Golf Resources Group

U.S. Carbon Markets: Status and Opportunities
David Miller, chief science officer, AgraGate Climate Credits Corp., and director of research, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Innovative Superintendents: Cutting-Edge Ideas from Your Peers

Budget Presentation: Successfully Communicate Your Plan
Michael R. Jones, CGCS, Effingham Country Club

Grow Where You Are Planted
Anthony Williams, CGCS, Stone Mountain Golf Course

Doing the Most with the Little You Have
Christopher A. Sorrell, Class A member, Eagles Ridge Golf Club

Training for the Long-Term Employee
Jeff Vercautren, Class A member, Rich Harvest Farms

Agronomic Solutions: The Latest and Greatest in Turf Management

Fairway Conversion to Low-Mow Kentucky Bluegrass
Using Annual Bluegrass Herbicides Combined with Turf Seeding Time and Rate
Dave Minner, Ph.D., professor, Iowa State University
Part one
Part two

Influence of Phosphonates, Wetting Agents and Fertilizer on Algae Found on Putting Greens
John Kaminski, Ph.D., assistant professor of turfgrass management, Pennsylvania State University

Biology and Management of Fairy Ring in Golf Course Putting Greens
Lane Tredway, Ph.D., associate professor of turfgrass pathology, North Carolina State University

Using Recycled Water at Your Course: Assessing the Fate of Personal Care Products, Pharmaceuticals and Endocrine Disrupting Compounds
Dale Devitt, Ph.D., professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mike McCullough, director of environmental and water resources, Northern California Golf Association

Changing the Business of Golf

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Presented in partnership with the PGA of America
Rhett Evans, GCSAA chief executive officer
Earnie Ellison Jr., director of business and community relations, The PGA of Ameria

Money Matters: Real Results for You
and Your Facility

Restoring Pasatiempo's Classic Features
Paul J. Chojnacky, Pasatiempo Golf Club

Real Results For You and Your Facility
Adam Ikamas, CGCS, Crystal Mountain Resort

You Asked For It . . . You Got It!

Surviving Weather Extremes of Heat and Humidity
Mike Richardson, Ph.D., professor, University of Arkansas

Water Problem? Try a Spot Drainage Solution
Bob Oppold, new mix lab manager, International Sports Turf Research Center

Poa trivialis: Where Does It Come From and How to Control It
Zac Reicher, Ph.D., professor/turfgrass extension specialist, University of Nebraska

Communication Techniques for Exceeding Expectations While Managing Your Budget
Mark Esoda, CGCS, Atlanta Country Club

Understanding Nutrient Fate
Cale Bigelow, Ph.D., associate professor of agronomy, Purdue University

Career Hot Topics

Grow Your Career: Be Prepared When Opportunity Knocks
Jared Viarengo, CGCS, Applebrook Golf Club

Blog for Your Facility: Improve Communication to Members While Increasing Your Visibility
Justin C. Ruiz, CGCS, The Rim Golf Club, 2010 Leo Feser Award winner

Starting Again: Getting a New Job
John Genovesi, CGCS, Maidstone Club

Sharpen Your Résumé
Carol Rau, PHR, career services consultant, Career Advantage

Today's Key to Job Search Success: Portfolios
Carol Rau, PHR, career services consultant, Career Advantage

Networking: Why Is This Important for You?
Steve McDonald, Turfgrass Disease Solutions, LLC

The Art of Blogging: Reaching Out to Membership at Your Facility
Joe Wachter, CGCS, Glen Echo Country Club

Network Your Way to the Top
Jared Nemitz, Ogeechee Golf Club and Ford Plantation

A Guide to Marketing Yourself Among Tough Competition
John Ekstrom, Hinsdale Golf Club

Communications Hot Topics

Media Interviewing
Bill Newton,GCSAA media relations manager

Writing 101: The Basics of Communication
Angela Nitz, GCSAA corporate communications manager

The Social Scene: Facebook, Twitter, blogs and Other Social Media
Scott Hollister,GCM editor-in-chief

Promoting Sustainability: It Ain't Easy Being Green
Jeff Bollig, GCSAA senior director, marketing and communications

Using Video in Your Work
GCSAA TV staff

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