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2012 - An Exciting Year for STA |
Firstly, Happy New Year everyone and we hope the Christmas / New Year period was a good one.
STA ACT: At the end of 2011, the Committee of TGAA ACT held a meeting and voted to change their name to 'STA ACT' in line with NSW and QLD. They will be working closely with NSW to help strengthen sponsorship and events.
Membership and Sponsorship will amalgamated and co-ordinated at the NSW office.
The NSW Committee are pleased to be able to join forces and work towards a stronger more united association.
So welcome aboard ACT Members.
So what does this amalgamation mean to our members?
All ACT and NSW members will receive information on events held in both regions giving the more options for education and social events. It will allow us to share information and resources and provide a more extensive magazine.
Our Sponsor Members will now be able to promote their products and services to a larger number of members of the sports turf industry.
Each region will still run events and general operations independently and have their own commmittees. |
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Welcome STA New Zealand |
Media release
Sports Turf Association of New Zealand (STANZ) Formed
At the recent New Zealand Turf Conference & Trade Show in Hamilton, a motion was put forward to change the name of the New Zealand Sports Field Forum NZ Inc to the Sports Turf Association of New Zealand Inc (STANZ). The motion was passed unopposed.
Dr Richard Gibbs, Chairman of STANZ, and Ian Mckendry from the executive (strategic planning), said the name change is an exciting step forward and will position STANZ to become a more effective leader of the New Zealand turf industry within the Australasian turf community.
Click here for all the details. |
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Congratulations
Frank Dempsey
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A huge congratulations to Frank Dempsey, STA Committee Member, for recently being awarded the 2011 AGCSA Distinguished Service Award. Frank shared the award with Phil Ford. Two men who have dedicated their life to educating students in Greenkeeping. Photo above: Award sponsor, Dave Westall of Everiss (formerly Scotts) with Frank and his wife Sharon. |
 Phil Ford, David Westall of Everiss and Frank Dempsey |
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National Sports Turf Graduate of the Year Award |
The inaugural Sports Turf Graduate of the Year Award was won by Rebecca Dynon from Victoria. Congratulations to Rebecca for such a strong presentation and commitment to the industry. As this was the first time for this award it was amazing to see the quality of applicants. So much dedication and passion - the future of our industry is in very safe hands.
Many thanks to the award sponsors Toro Australia and particularly Rob Rein for his support throughout the award process.
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| Photos above: (left) Rebecca Dynon with her award. (right) Finalists - Shaun Patterson - NSW, Brendan Ott - QLD, Danny Hull - ACT, Luke Cousins - SA. |
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Camp Quality "Laugh on the Grass" Event |
STA NSW was proud to be sponsoring the Camp Quality 'Laugh on the Grass' event on 20th January, for the kids and families of Camp Quality. Sponsorship funds are from the money raised at the 2010 Sportsman's Charity Event.
Photo: Camp Quality families with Bulldogs players.
Click here for all the details
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QLD Floods |
As we all get back to work and prepare for a busy year at STA NSW our thoughts are with our fellow industry workers in QLD & VIC who have suffered through the dreadful floods.
The photo below sends a chill down the spine of any Greenkeeper and Sports Fan. Suncorp Stadium was never designed for water sports! |
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Golf Day - 17th March |
Our first event for the year is our Annual Golf Day and the 2011 event will be held at Carnarvon Golf Club on 17th March.
Click here for more information and booking form.
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| 2012 Events |
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Golf Day
Tuesday, 6th March
Lynwood Golf Course
Register Now
Sydney Sports Turf Seminar
Tuesday, 17th April
Ryde TAFE
ACT Golf Day
Tuesday, 8th May
Gold Creek Golf Course
Workshop
Wed, 4th July
Ryde TAFE
ACT Seminar
Wed, 25th July
Hellenic Club, Woden
Regional Seminar
Sports Turf Renovation Practices
Tuesday, 14th August
Kurri Kurri TAFE
Cricket Wicket Seminar
11th & 12th September
Blacktown Intern. Sports Centre
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Turf Seed Seminar
Advanced Seed presents
"Turf Seed Innovation, Trends & Technology"
Thurs, 9th February 2012
Click here for details |
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Turf Seed Seminar |
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DEEDI Research Project
'Traffic Tolerance of Warm Season Turfgrasses under Community Sportsfield Conditions'
Click here for research update report |
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President's Report
From "On Common Ground" Issue 32/2010
As you may or may not be aware, I have recently been elected to hold the position of President for the 2010/2011 calendar year.
As this is my first report as President, it brings an era to an end. As you know, Graeme Logan stepped down as President and has decided to take his long service leave after 10 very distinguished years as President of the inaugural NSW TGAA and leading us to what has now become the STA NSW.
Without speaking on behalf of Graeme, I am sure he would like to acknowledge the commitment of the committee members, past and present, that have also contributed to the success of the association.
It is my honour to hold this position after being nominated for it by the current committee and I only hope that I can continue to lead the association with the commitment that has been shown in the past.
The only other change on the committee from our AGM, Dave McGlynn stepped down from his committee position. I would like to thank Dave for his commitment over the past years and feel safe in knowing that his help is only a phone call away. Stepping into the breach is Ryan Buttel who joins us from Wentworthville Leagues Club. We hope that Ryan will be a long standing member of our committee.
I would like to thank all our delegates and sponsors who attended our Cricket Wicket Seminar at Blacktown Olympic Park. We have had nothing but positive comments and reaction to this event and we would like to think we could continue along the same path with our future educational events.
Speaking of events, our Sportsman’s Charity Lunch was held at ANZ Stadium on Friday, 12 November commencing with pre lunch drinks held on the ground. I would like to thank all of our sponsors and members who attended. This event was a celebration of 10 years as an association.
I look forward to catching up with everyone in 2011.
Cheers,
Chappo
Chris Chapman
President STA NSW
Millers Turf
