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Canadian Golf Course Management Conference
Join the CGSA & OGSA at The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference. This conference is an opportunity for members to take in the exceptional education and networking events that you've come to rely on from us, plus network with colleagues from across Canada!
LOCATION: Fallsview Casino Conference Centre & Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites
The Canadian is coming to Ontario!
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Wednesday February 26,2025
We are very excited to announce a new location for this years Ski Day. We will have Pico Mountain all to ourselves. Registration table will be set up at the Pico base Lodge from 8:30 - 10:00 All registrants must stop by to pick up day passes. Lunch will be pizzas made on site from 11:30 – 1:30. Apres will be at the Pico Base lodge from 4:00-6:00pm with hors d’oeuvres, open bar and entertainment.
The battle for the cup is back. Ski/Board Race information available at registration table on the day of event.
· $150.00 per person includes – Day Pass, Lunch, Race, Apres, Shuttle
· $50.00 Per person for non-skiers – Lunch, Apres, Shuttle
· Housing discount available at Killington Grand Hotel (min 2 night stay) Please call the Grand directly @ (802) 422-5001 and mention that you are with the Golf Course Superintendents, or use this link for online booking: Killington Grand Hotel Enter the Booking Code: 35k9e9
· Tri State Transportation will provide shuttles running to and from Killington Grand Hotel pre and post event
· Food availability will be limited to check in (pastries,donuts), Lunch (pizzas) and Apres (hors d'oeuvres). There are no on site food courts.
• Icon and Pico Season passes are not honored at Pico for outside events
*** Please register by February 17th to ensure proper food/ski pass counts
Thanks again to Nor’Easter Ski Day 2024 sponsors for your support.
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T3 (Turf Threat Tracker) Read Custom Soils
NYSTA Lobby Day
Monday, March 3, 2025
9:15 am - LOB 104-A
GCSA of New York Members interested in participating in this very important day should contact Ron Stepanek 716-471-1535 or ron.stepanek@gcsaofny.org
Sunday, March 2
Monday, March 3
This year, we want to focus on TESF funding first and then raise awareness about proposed legislation that could have harmful impacts on our industry. Below are the key issues we plan to discuss:
1. The “Temp Act” (A3527 - S3412)
This bill mandates temperature protection standards, training, and reporting requirements for both indoor and outdoor worksites. It places a significant burden on employers in NYS by requiring employee heat stress monitoring at 82°F.
Concerns:
2. Pesticide Ban Bills
Michael Maffei, if possible because you are the best at bill tracking, could you share an updated list of active pesticide ban bills? The most pressing one right now is A3557, which enacts the Municipal Oversight of Natural Systems by Allowing Non-Toxic Options Act.
Another troubling bill is S1363, which prohibits non-emergency pesticide applications in municipal parks and state-managed lands. Sponsored by Senator José Serrano, Chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks, and Recreation, this bill could have serious implications. For example, if this were law, Bethpage would not be hosting the Ryder Cup. The lack of proper turf management would negatively impact state parks, golf courses, and other recreational spaces—ultimately hurting tourism.
When discussing pesticide bans, we should emphasize their role within Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Without them, the effectiveness of other IPM strategies is greatly reduced, as proven in golf course management at Bethpage.
3. Gas-Powered Equipment Bans
Currently, A3331 is the primary active bill, prohibiting the use of gas-powered leaf and lawn blowers from May 1st to September 30th. However, we expect more restrictions in alignment with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
If Todd or Michael are aware of additional bills on this topic, please share them.
Next Steps
These are the three key topics, in addition to TESF funding, that we will address. If you have any input, please share your thoughts. We will meet in the LOB before heading to meet with legislators. Sue will be sending an updated agenda within the next week.
We need three volunteers to lead discussions on these topics:
2025 Conference March 4th - 6th, 2025
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Chapter-Wide Bowling Day
March 10, 2025
We are hosting a series of fun, casual bowling events in 5 different locations across the Chapter, all on the same day! There will be some type of competition between the regions, as a way to crown the bowling champions of GCSA of New York.
BUFFALO: Strikers Lanes - 50 Michael Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224 $30 per person, includes 2 games, shoes and lunch 11:00 AM start (est) Register now - pay cash on-site ROCHESTER: Bowl-A-Roll Lanes - 1560 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 $30 per person, includes 2 games, shoes and lunch 11:00 AM start (est) Register now - pay cash on-site SYRACUSE: Baldwinsville Sport Bowl - 45 E Genesee St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 $30 per person, includes 2 games, shoes and lunch 11:00 AM start (est) Register now - pay cash on-site Southern Tier: Midway Lanes - 213 N Jensen Rd, Vestal, NY 13850 $11.75 per person, includes 2 games / shoes (pay for lunch on your own) 11:00 AM Start (est) Register now - pay cash/card on-site NOTE: We are still looking for someone to help organize the same in the Albany region
BUFFALO: Strikers Lanes - 50 Michael Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224
ROCHESTER: Bowl-A-Roll Lanes - 1560 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
SYRACUSE: Baldwinsville Sport Bowl - 45 E Genesee St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Southern Tier: Midway Lanes - 213 N Jensen Rd, Vestal, NY 13850
NOTE: We are still looking for someone to help organize the same in the Albany region