Now that the bowl games are all settled and holiday travels are complete it's time to get busy in the new year. There are events scheduled in all of the Southeast chapters this month, and I've already been to two in the past week.
The Mississippi/Louisiana chapter held its annual meeting in conjunction with the Louisiana turfgrass show at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. It was great to visit with some old friends and make some new ones at the same time. The venue for the event was quite interesting as well, being in a storied college football stadium. Stephen Miles, CGCS, is the new president taking the reins from Robb Arnold, who now becomes the immediate past president. There were some other changes within the chapter as well. Prologue Association Management is now running the administrative affairs for the chapter for Linda Wells, who retired after serving many years as the chapter administrator. Best wishes to Linda and Dr. Wayne Wells as they begin to enjoy retirement.
Earlier in the week I attended the Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association annual meeting held in conjunction with the Tennessee Turfgrass Association (TTA) conference in Franklin, Tenn. The record cold temperatures didn't keep the members away and attendance was good for the event. At the TGCSA annual meeting, Nate Sullivan became the new president, taking over the association helm from Joe Kennedy, CGCS, who becomes immediate past president. I got to spend two days at the TGCSA booth at the trade show and was able to network with many members from the area. Three golf courses were recognized during the TTA annual meeting:
"Public Golf Course of the Year" - Stonehenge Golf Club, Sean VanHoose, CGCS
"Private Golf Course of the Year" - Humbolt Golf and Country Club, Paul Webb Superintendent
Environmental Stewardship Award - TPC Southwind, Jim Thomas, CGCS
Many thanks to everyone who put together the two trade shows, I look forward to my next visit. Now it's off to Atlanta and Charleston.
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