Class is in Session!

       One of the things that I really enjoy about my job is organizing educational events. There is a lot of work that goes into making each event a good one and luckily we have some great presenters that we are affiliated with. Over the next month and half we have two really excellent programs that we are hosting. The first is a Reel Technology Class. We have Jim Nedin giving a class room talk in the morning on reel technology. I have said it over and over again, I truly believe Jim is one of the smartest people in our industry. I would urge you to attend one of his talks if you ever have the opportunity. Whether it be reels, sprayers or aerators he will amaze you with his depth of knowledge.
The afternoon will be another living legend, Mr. Tom Hurst. Tom has been selling grinders since before I was born. He is a rock star in the world of grinding. These two are both great at what they do and the real reason is they are great people! They don't leave people hanging.
       The other event we are hosting is called the Future Superintendent Academy. This program was hosted by our company in the Baltimore are a few years back and was well received. We had been working with Nick Lubold, Assistant Superintendent at Overbrook GC, to put together a similar one here in the Philadelphia area. The idea was to help local Assistant Superintendents prepare for the opportunity to become a Superintendent. The line up is filled with experience. The morning starts with Darin Bevard from the USGA discussing communication with board members & golfers. Then we will have a round table of local veteran Superintendents to give some of their thoughts. Then Tim Moraghan, Owner of Aspire Consulting, will give a little straight talk about what it takes to get considered for a position. After Tim, Paul Danielson of the Toro Company will discuss the fundamentals of financing. The afternoon will consist of Dann Harris, of Dann Harris Consulting, who will teaching interviewing skills & motivation. Dann brings a ton of energy to his presentation and guaranteed to make you think. Chris Harriman, Superintendent at Cattail Creek CC will talk about how to win the job. I saw Chris speak a few years ago and was really impressed with his plan of attack on winning the job.

       Lots of time and effort goes into these days but in the end it is one of the best parts of the business!

WJC