Also, the PAGCS was awarding the Eb Steiniger Award. Eb Steiniger was the longtime Superintendent at Pine Valley Golf Club. The award is a lifetime achievement award for members of the PAGCS.
The process started a few months ago, when Jay Parisien, Past President of the PAGCS, contacted me to let me know that Frank Shuman had been nominated for the award by Ed Roynan, retired Superintendent from Limekiln Golf Club. Jay was writing a letter in support of the nomination and knew that I would want to do the same. For those who know Frank, this is a no brainer! Frank has spent most of his professional life supporting turf managers, PA Turf Grass Council, and especially the PAGCS. He is on the board of the The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, which I have been lucky to be a part of. He has been the driving force behind the efforts to continue to upgrade the Walnut Lane Golf Club facility that is home to TFTGP with his time and financial support. Another special part to this was Frank's father had won the award also. The first Father/Son Eb Steiniger Award winners!
I was very lucky to be able to present the award with Jay to Frank. To be a part of something, honoring a lifetime of someone who I consider one of my mentors, was something I will never forget.
Congratulations to a well deserving winner of the Eb Steiniger Award, Frank T. Shuman!
WJC
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