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Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association December 2012
On the Grow Volume 22 No. 6 December 2012
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Iowa Turfgrass Conference and Trade ShowJanuary 29 - 31, 2013
Downtown Des Moines Marriott
December 2012 Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association
2012 Board of Directors IPLCA PresidentTERRY GRIFFITH, NE DirectorAjinomoto North America, Inc2142 210th Street, Manchester, IA 52057(P) 563-927-2151 (C) 563-260-1838(F) [email protected]
IPLCA Vice PresidentMIKE MEIERS Northwest DirectorStruyk Turf Ltd.466 Elliot St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503(P) [email protected]
IPLCA TreasurerCHRIS JENSEN, South Central DirectorA+ Lawn & Landscape6990 NE 14th Street, Ankeny, IA 50021(P) 515-289-2020 (F) [email protected]
BEN HAWCOTT, North Central DirectorHawcott Lawn ServicePO Box 37, Nevada, IA 50201(P) [email protected]
BRAD TREDE Southwest DirectorStruyk Turf Ltd. 1400 Ave D, Council Bluffs, IA 51501(P) [email protected]
KEVIN JOHNSON, At-Large DirectorAll American Turf BeautyPO Box 260, Van Meter, IA 50261(P) 515-996-2261 (F) [email protected]
CHRIS ROBERTS, At-Large DirectorVan Diest Supply Company1218 Fox Trail Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402(P) [email protected]
JEFF WENDEL, Executive DirectorIowa Professional Lawn Care Association1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210Ankeny, IA 50023-4163(P) 515-635-0306 (F) [email protected]
SARAH HODGSON, Newsletter EditorIowa Professional Lawn Care Association1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210Ankeny, IA 50023-4163(P) 515-635-0306 (F) [email protected]
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Inside this Issue 3 December President’s Message -TerryGriffith
4 Iowa Turfgrass Institute Update - Jeff Wendel, CGCS 6 Pre-emerge Herbicide Thoughts for Next Spring - Chris Roberts & Jeremy Buhl
8 79th Annual Iowa Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show - Monica Elliott 11 2013 Board Candidates & Absentee Ballot 13 Avectra 101
AdvertisersRiver City Turf and Ornamental 4
Agrium Advanced Technologies 5
Pace Supply 7
Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association would like to thank these advertisers for their
continuous support of the association
Publishing February 2013 Issue;Articles and Advertisments are due January 1, 2013
For more information regarding articles and advertising ratescontacttheeditor,[email protected]
Sarah Hodgson, One the Grow Editor
1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210, Ankeny, IA 50023-4163Email:[email protected]: 515-635-0306
Fax: 515-635-0307
Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association December 2012 3
August Presidents MessageTerry Griffith, Ajinomoto North America and IPLCA President
A memorable 2012 is waning and most of us have time now to reflect on how our businesses performed. It is amazing how attitude affects how we relate to a specific challenge. Labor is
you to make some kind of purchase if you are not already doing so. If your supplier is not one of these four, I would ask that you approach them and ask them to advertise in IPLCA’s “On The Grow”. IPLCA promotes professionalism in the Iowa Lawn Care Industry as well as keeping our members informed as to the legislative climate that affects the lawn care industry and helps to provide educational opportunities to our members and others. Jeff and Sarah are invaluable helps at the Turfgrass Office for established and new, start up lawn care companies.
Lastly, by the time you get this newsletter No-vember will be a memory and the general election will be over. I hope you all took the time to vote and encouraged your employees and all you came in contact with to vote. The lawn care industry is basically considered small business and the poli-tics of each party are going to definitely affect your business whether it be through more regulation, health care, and taxes.Get involved in electing good people to represent us in our democracy. Our system of government is still the best on earth and will only become better with our involvement.
always everyone’s #1 trial and 2012 brought many additional “opportunities” to deal with. Our attitude, whether positive or negative, does have a big affect on our employees and even our customers. When we face obstacles head on with a positive can-do counte-nance everyone is impacted by us. Problems are seen as opportunities, others around us tend to begin to see the possibilities of overcoming a problem, and the world seems a little brighter. Many years ago, I was away from my home on busi-ness. There had been a bad storm and much rain and my wife awoke to find 2 inches of water in the lower level of our home. It was of course finished with carpet and paneled walls. Being not close to help I called my father to see what he could do to help the situation. My wife remembers in the early morning hearing someone coming down the walk to our house whistling care-free and she was cheered to see my father coming to the rescue. He wasn’t viewing the situation as a catastrophe but as an opportunity to correct a problem, to make things better, and wasn’t daunted by the challenge. He has always been my mentor and taught me that having a positive attitude is the most productive way to be and allows me to accomplish the most.Your customers also notice a positive attitude, they appreciate that. You become a leader to your crew and your example tends to breed that same positive outlook in them.
I wanted to address the need to support our advertis-ers that support IPLCA. I would like to thank Pace Supply, Agrium Advanced Technologies, L & M Distributing and River City Turf and Ornamentals for their financial support. I have been a distributor representative for some 30 years and know that there are a lot of ways for a distributor to spend their lim-ited amounts of money for promotion. The best way to thank one or all of these advertisers is to purchase something from them. They may not be your main suppliers and that is alright but it would be meaning-ful to them for
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Iowa Turfgrass Office Moved!After 17 years in the Gilbert location, the Iowa Turf-grassOfficemovedtoAnkenyinNovember.Ournewaddress is 1605 North Ankeny Blvd. Suite 210. We are still on Hwy 69, just about 30 miles south of the previ-ouslocation.Thenewofficewillsharesomespacewiththe Iowa Golf Association and provide an opportunity to create some synergy related to shared internet, mail processing and copy machine. Updates on phone num-bers will follow in this space, the On The Grow news-letter and the ITI and IPLCA web pages.
IPLCA SeminarThanks to those who attended the IPLCA Fall Seminar in Altoona. If you or your company are having trouble findingthenecessarytrainingforyourprofessionalap-plicators, consider training during the Iowa Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show. The Pesticide Applicator training takes place on Thursday, January 31st, at 1 PM. The sessions are ‘live’ and the presenters are encour-aged to have fun with the audience. Many people prefer the live training to the video format. Please call Jeff at [email protected] youarehavingtroublefindingenoughtrain-ing opportunities for yourself or your staff.
2013 Iowa Turfgrass Conference & Trade ShowThe Hotel Room Block at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott is open now through early January. Be sure to make your reservations early! Click here to book a room online or call 515-245-5500. Be sure to mention you are part of Iowa Turfgrass Conference to receive the spe-cial $110 rate. Rack rate for rooms is $219 per night. The 2013 room setup for the Lawn Care Sessions will include more seating and a great lineup of speakers, Dr. Zac Reicher from Nebraska, Drs. Christians, Minner and Iles from Iowa State. Brad Jakubowski from Doane College and Dr. Barb Corwin from Turfgrass Diagnos-tics, LLC. Doug Struyk will do an update on Legislative Issues for Lawn Care and Dr. Rex Bastian of The Care of Trees will talk on Tree Insects and Control/Tree Replacement.
Members of IPLCA AND their staff get a great dis-count on 3-day registrations for the Iowa Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show. Three day registrations
include the Tuesday Workshops, Wednesday morning session with Keynote Speaker Greg Bennick, Wednes-day afternoon, Thursday morning sessions and the Pes-ticide Applicator training on Thursday afternoon. You can register online, return the registration form by mail, fax to 515-635-0307. Or call 515-635-0306. Notice of IPLCA Annual MeetingThe IPLCA Annual Meeting is Tuesday, January 29th at 3:15 PM at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott. IPLCA members interested in serving on the IPLCA BoardshouldcontacttheIowaTurfgrassOfficeoranyIPLCA Board member. IPLCA will elect a Southeast Director, Northeast Director and South Central Direc-tor;therearetwoAt-Largeseatstofillalso. Turfgrass Industry ReceptionThe 2013 Turfgrass Industry Reception at the Down-town Des Moines Marriott is Wednesday, January 30th at 6:30 PM. The reception is open to all registered con-ference attendees & exhibitors. Thanks as always to our Reception Sponsors who make this event possible. The reception provides a great opportunity to network with others in the industry. Visit: http://www.iowaturfgrass.org complete list of [email protected] a Sponsor for the 2013 Event. All Sponsors are recognized in a slide show that runs during the event.
Iowa Turfgrass Institute UpdateJeff Wendel, CGCS, Iowa Turfgrass Institute
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Happy Holidays from Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association
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Wintertime is a time of reflection and planning for many of us; and hopefully a warm vacation some-where. Of course, there is always equipment to tend; but, hopefully, the work is light.
In turf management, the first things on the horizon will probably be these in the spring: Initial fertil-izer applications and pre-emerge weed control. I put together some thoughts and materials here on pre-emerge controls for next season. Just a little refresher course!
All pre-emerge herbicides must be applied prior to the germination of weed seeds and the emergence of weeds. Products should be applied only to estab-lished turf at differing intervals prior to reseeding (de-pends upon exact active and rate). Most herbicides must be watered into the soil immediately after appli-cation. Crabgrass will emerge from the soil from 4 to 6 weeks before it is visible above turf sod. If weeds are visible above the soil, it is too late to apply these
products. Since the best time to make applications depends on the species of weeds to be controlled, and since climate, soil temperature, and other factors may vary from region to region; a single recommenda-tion for the every area and weed cannot be made. For specific information on timing in your area, consult the label or a turf professional. One of the primary criteria for selecting a pre-emergence herbicide is the tolerance of the turfgrass to the herbicide. However; the main actives that we currently use for pre-emerge control (dithiopyr, pendimethalin, prodiamine, etc..) are generally very safe when used correctly on our established, cool season turf types.
Generally, preemergent herbicides are best applied a minimum of 2 weeks before the seed germination of crabgrass. A good index to schedule the initial ap-plication of herbicide in the spring is when the soil temperature reaches 50 to 53°F.
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Pre-emerge Herbicide Thoughts for Next SpringChris Roberts, Van Diest Supply Co. & Jeremy Buhl, PBI/Gordon
Figure 1: Approx Dates for 50 degree soil temp.
Pre-emerge herbicide thoughts for next spring. Wintertime is a time of reflection and planning for many of us; and hopefully a warm vacation somewhere. Of course, there is always equipment to tend; but, hopefully, the work is light.
In turf management, the first things on the horizon will probably be these in the spring: Initial fertilizer applications and pre-emerge weed control. I put together some thoughts and materials here on pre-emerge controls for next season. Just a little refresher course!
All pre-emerge herbicides must be applied prior to the germination of weed seeds and the emergence of weeds. Products should be applied only to established turf at differing intervals prior to reseeding (depends upon exact active and rate). Most herbicides must be watered into the soil immediately after application. Crabgrass will emerge from the soil from 4 to 6 weeks before it is visible above turf sod. If weeds are visible above the soil, it is too late to apply these products. Since the best time to make applications depends on the species of weeds to be controlled, and since climate, soil temperature, and other factors may vary from region to region; a single recommendation for the every area and weed cannot be made. For specific information on timing in your area, consult the label or a turf professional. One of the primary criteria for selecting a pre-emergence herbicide is the tolerance of the turfgrass to the herbicide. However; the main actives that we currently use for pre-emerge control (dithiopyr, pendimethalin, prodiamine, etc..) are generally very safe when used correctly on our established, cool season turf types.
Generally, preemergent herbicides are best applied a minimum of 2 weeks before the seed germination of crabgrass. A good index to schedule the initial application of herbicide in the spring is when the soil temperature reaches 50 to 53°F.
Figure 1: Approx Dates for 50 degree soil temp.
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In certain areas, pre-emergent applications may be applied 6 to 8 weeks before the expected seed germi-nation of crabgrass. Sometimes we may use different rates or formulations for the initial and sequential applications. For example, granular products may be used during cold periods in early spring and liquid may be used later in the year. One active may be used for a spring (or initial) treatment, and another may be used for a later treatment. For the control of crab-grass, apply these formulations at the recommended rates anytime from fall (with some products) through early spring for spring and summer control. Again, late winter or early spring applications must be ap-plied prior to crabgrass emergence. Sequential appli-cations of most herbicides have proved more effective than single applications for season-long control of crabgrass. Because the seed germination of crabgrass extends throughout the season, sequential applications at recommended rates to maintain effective control.
Two applications per season are appropriate for crab-grass, foxtail, field sandbur, goosegrass, and annual bluegrass (Poa annua) control on most turf.
Ar least two applications per season are recommend-ed for poa control. For two applications of residual herbicides : Apply the product at the recommended rate before the annual bluegrass emerges from the soil. A second application of these formulations should be made 4 to 5 months after the first applica-tion. For three applications of herbicide (if labeled): Two applications in the spring and one application in the fall of these products will provide high level of pre-emergent control. Remember, annual bluegrass germinates in the fall (winter annual). This is the reason the late summer app helps so much. *some material from PBI/Gordon Pre-emerge Herbi-cide Application Guide.
Pre-emerge Herbicide Thoughts Continued
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Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
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Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Stop by and check out our new space!
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Stop by and check out our new space!
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Stop by and check out our new space!
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Stop by and check out our new space!
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Stop by and check out our new space!
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Stop by and check out our new space!
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Stop by and check out our new space!
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Stop by and check out our new space!
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Stop by and check out our new space!
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Stop by and check out our new space!
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Stop by and check out our new space!
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Stop by and check out our new space!
Please Make Changes to your Records! Our NEW office address is :
Iowa Turfgrass Office1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023 - 4163
Stop by and check out our new space!
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
Our NEW phone numbers are:515-635-0306 (Phone)
515-635-0307 (Fax)
This includes Iowa GCSA, ISTMA & IPLCA
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Iowa Turfgrass Conference and Trade ShowJanuary 29th - 31st, 2013
Downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel
Annual Meeting Notice
The Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association AnnualMeeting is January 29th, 2013 at 3:15PM at the Downtown Des Moines
Marriott Hotel.
Time Topic Speaker8:30 TBA TBA9:15 Top Ten Tough Weeds / Herbicide Update Zac Reicher, PhD, University of Nebraska10:15 2012 in Review Dave Minner, PhD, Iowa State University11:00 Tree Problems & Cultural Treatments Jeff Iles, PhD, Iowa State University11:45 Lunch ----------------------12:45 Truths & Myths about Soil Amendments Nick Christians, PhD, Iowa State University1:30 Meteorology Brad Jakubowski, Doane College2:30 Lawn Care Disease Control Barb Corwin, PhD Turfgrass Diagnostics
Time Topic Speaker8:30 Turfgrass Weed Control Nick Christians, PhD, Iowa State University10:15 Turfgrass Insect ID & Management Donald Lewis, PhD, Iowa State University11:00 Turfgrass Disease ID & Management Mark Gleason, PhD, Iowa Sate University11:45 Lunch ----------------------12:45 Species Selection & Establishment Dan Strey, Iowa State University2:30 Severe Weather Safety Brad Jakubowski, Doane College3:15 Cultural Practices for Turfgrass Management Zach Simons, Iowa State University
Lawn Care Workshop
Turfgrass Management Workshop
Tuesday January 29, 2013
Time Topic Speaker8:30 To Grass or Not to Grass Dave Minner, PhD, Iowa State University10:15 Green Technology in Landscape Julie Stevens, PhD, Iowa State University11:00 Soil Restoration for Landscapes & Native Plants Jennifer Welch, Urban Resources & Borderland
Alliance Network11:45 Lunch ----------------------12:45 Succulent Savvy for Drought Tolerant Displays Denny Schrock, PhD, Iowa State University1:30 How to Create an Out of Ordinary Theme Garden Lisa Orgler, Iowa State University2:30 Tree Care & Drought Jeff Iles, PhD, Iowa State University3:15 Drought Tolerant Flowers in the Landscape Cindy Haynes, PhD, Iowa State University
Landscape Workshop
Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association December 2012
Eighth Annual Turfgrass Industry ReceptionWednesday January 30, 2013
6:30 PM - 9:00 pm - Hors d’eouvres & Cash Bar
Time Topic Speaker8:30 Awards Troy McQuillen, Kirkwood Community College8:45 Scholarships Troy McQuillen, Kirkwood Community College9:00 Iowa Golf Association Bill Dickens, Iowa Golf Association9:15 All Iowa Tennis Club Mark Kuhn9:45 New Products Exhibitors10:00 Facing the Impossible - New Perpectives
During Times of ChangeGreg Bennick
11:00 Trade Show Grand Opening -----------------------
Time Topic Speaker1:30 Fertilizers - Hands On Demonstrations Brad Jakubowski, Doane College2:15 Legislative Issues for Lawn Care Doug Struyk2:45 Break ----------------------3:00 Tree Insects, Control and Tree Replacement Rex Bastian, PhD, The Care of Trees
General Session / Keynote
Lawn Care Session
Wednesday January 30th
Time Topic Speaker8:00 Another Look at Crabgrass Control Zac Reicher, PhD, University of Nebraskas9:00 Break Trade Show Open ----------------------10:00 Irrigation Troubleshooting Dan Strey, Iowa State University10:45 TBA Craig Tracy, ASI Watercare
Lawn Care Session
Thursday January 31st
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Mark Your Calendars NOW for the 79th Annual Iowa Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show!
More information and Online Registration is available at www.iowaturfgrass.org/2013iticonference.htm
Pesticide Applicator Training - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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79TH ANNUAL IOWA TURFGRASS CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
January 29 - 31, 2013 ● Downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel - Des Moines, IowaMEMBER ONLY REGISTRATION FORM
USE ONE FORM PER NAME, PHOTOCOPY BLANK FORM AS MANY TIMES AS NEEDEDPlease PRINT all information clearly and exactly as you wish it to appear on your name badge.
Name Telephone First Last
Company/Organization Name E-Mail
Address/City/St/Zip Address City St. Zip
Conference RegistrationEarlyBird
Before 12/14/12
Pre-Registration
Before 1/17/2013
Onsite &After
1/17/2013 TotalMember Price Check one: IGCSA ISTMA IPLCA IGA ISBGA IPRA
3-Day Registration with Workshop (Includes Wed/Thurs Trade Show, Lunches & PAT) $175 $195 $215 $Registration for Tuesday Workshop Only (Includes Lunch) $140 $150 $
Choose Your Regular Workshop1st 2nd (Mark your 1st choice in the 1st column & 2nd choice in the 2nd column)
Golf Course Workshop (120 limit)Turfgrass Management Workshop (120 limit)Lawn Care Workshop (60 limit)Landscape Workshop (80 limit)Sports Turf Workshop (120 limit)
Registration for ISTMA Conference Social – Cub Club – Principal Park 5:30 PMISTMA
Members NoCharge $0
2-Day Registration (Wednesday & Thursday [Includes Trade Show (both days) & PAT]) $150 $160 $
1-Day Registration Wednesday or Thursday [Includes Trade Show & PAT] $110 $120 $
Student Registration (3-Day Pass. Does NOT include PAT) Call for One or Two day rates. $ 55 $ 60 $
Trade Show Only (per day) Wed. Thurs. (Includes Lunch / Does NOT include PAT)(MEMBERS)
$ 50 $ 55 $
Trade Show Only (per day) Wed. Thurs. (Includes Lunch / Does NOT include PAT) (NON-MEMBERS)
$ 75 $ 80 $
Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) ONLY (Thursday PM, does not include Trade Show) $ 50 $ 55 $
Iowa GCSA Member Breakfast ● Thursday 6:30 AM, Marriott Hotel $ 20 $ 20 $
Spouse Registration: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday (Complimentary) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0Spouse’s Name: As it will appear on the badge
Turfgrass Research Donation $25 $50 $100 Other__________ $______
Payment Methods: Total $
By Mail Check payment (Check Number: ) Please make check payable to Iowa Turfgrass Institute
By FAX Credit Card Payment or Purchase Order (P.O. Number ) FAX 515.635.0307
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Iowa Turfgrass Institute 1605 N Ankeny Suite 210 ● Ankeny, IA 50023-4163
Phone: 515.635.0306 FAX: 515.635.0307
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Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association Board of Directors Candidates for At-Large Director
2013 IPLCA Election
Kreg LongneckerPerficutCompanies-Turf HealthDeptManager,CommercialAccountManagerIPLCA Member – 14 years
Employment History: PerficutCompanies:1998-Present Mow-Pro - Owner - 1993 -1998 Forever Green - Owner - 1989 - 1993
Personal Information/ Family/Hobbies:IammarriedtomywifeTawnyandwehavefourchildrenEmily,Gered,Elizabeth,andEric.Ienjoyhunting,fish-ing, gardening, wood working and cooking.
Goals as a Board Member:My goals would be increase IPLCA membership, help educate the smaller lawn care companies and possilby creat-ingacertificationtobecomeamember.Ifeelthattherearetoomanycompaniesapplyingpesticidesandfertilzerthat do not understand what they are applying. Maybe a basic quiz possibly work with insurance companies to help lower rates for companies that participate in the IPLCA programs. I would also like to see more companies attend the programs like the Iowa Turfgrass Field Day in the summer and the Iowa Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show in January.
David Hardy
Spray AwayIPLCA Member – 1 year
Employment History: Spray Away - Owner - 2007 - Present True Value Hardware - Manager - 1996 - Present
Personal Information/ Family/Hobbies:IboughtSprayAwayfromafriendin2007andcurrentlyhavetwoapplicatorsandtwoofficeassistance.Iammar-ried with three kids. I spend a lot of my free time with my family. I also enjoy repairing and building things.
Education:A.A. in Business Management
Goals as a Board Member:IthinkatleastforthefirstyearIwouldliketolistentomypeersandseewhatagendastheyhave.IdobelievethatProfessional Lawn Care should be done by a professional and I will help promote these practices.
Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association Board of Directors Candidates for Northeast Director
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2012 Absentee BallotIPLCA Board of Directors
Please cast your vote for board members on the IPLCA Board of Directors. Ballots may be faxed to 515-635-0306 or mailed to: Iowa Turfgrass Office, 1605 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 210, Ankeny, IA 50023 no later than January 15th, 2012.
Vote for TwoDirector at Large
Kreg Longnecker
Write in:
Vote for oneNorth East Director
Dave Hardy
Write in:
Vote for oneSouth Central Director
Chris Jensen
Write in:
Attention: The IPLCA Board is seeking another At-Large Director. If you are interested in joining the IPLCA Board please contact the Iowa Turfgrass Office
at 515-635-0306.
Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association December 2012
Did you know you can register for conference or sign up for available programs & workshops online? If you click on “Manage your Membership” from the IPLCA homepage at www.iowaturfgrass.org/iplcahome.htm it will bring you to the membership site. After you log in, please visit the Online Store tab on the left hand side of the page. When you get to this page, you will see a slightly different look. Across the top we will have a scroll bar and highlight important or upcoming events for all Iowa GCSA, Iowa Sports Turf Managers, Iowa Lawncare Professionals, and the Iowa Turfgrass Insti-tute. We will feature different events throughout the year so check back often! If you are looking for some-thingspecific,belowyouwillfindacategorysearchandasearchboxtoquicklylocateyourneeds.Tofindanything related to IPLCA please search “IPLCA” and all related products will appear. Below the search boxes is where all of our available event registrations, mer-chandise and memberships are located. Instead of a list they have been placed in easy to read boxes. Every listing will have a green title. If it is an event, there will also be a link that will bring you to a description of the particular event. To purchase an item or register for an event just click the green title in the box. All events will bring you through a registration questionnaire before bringing to your Shopping Cart. Merchandise and memberships will lead to a description page where you can select add to cart or continue shopping. A new add-ed feature is the Cart box towards the top right hand side of the page. This will keep track of the amount of items in your cart and your running dollar value while you shop! When you are ready to check out you can select View Cart from this box. Review your items and select proceed to check out. From here everything should be the same. If you have questions or have trouble locating an item please don’t be hesitant to call [email protected].
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Register for Iowa Turfgrass Conference Online!
A new thing to be on the lookout for is QR Codes. For those of you that don’t know what a QR Code is, it is a Quick Response code that you can scan with your smart phone, or tablet (only if it has a camera). To be able to scan it you will need the proper app for it. If you search for QR Scanner in your app search from your phone you will be able tofindplentyof freeQRScanners.Aftertheappis downloaded, you can open it up and position the code into your screen. Click scan and it will relocat-ed you to the site I have the QR code programmed to. IPLCA plans to use this for fast registration from your phone or tablet. If you never have used a QR Code before please try out the one on this page! It will bring you to the IPLCA homepage. From there you will be able to search around on the site and in the membership database. Be on the lookout for QR Codes in the future with important updates and registration for the 79th Iowa Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show!
Scan the Code to be taken to the IPLCA homepage on your phone or tablet!
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