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• Midwest Turf Clinic and Annual Meeting

  • When
    07 Dec 2022
  • Location
    Medinah Country Club

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  2022 Midwest Turf Clinic

  and Annual Meeting
  Wednesday, December 7, 2022
  
  
  Medinah Country Club - map
  6N001 Medinah Road
  Medinah, IL  60157

  Steve Cook, Host

  Agenda:
  Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
  Professional Attire: Coat and Tie
  Cost for the Day - $85
  Assistants and AA - $40

  Highlights of Education include:

  Dr. Rick Latin will share his expertise in the realm of fungicides. He will speak using them effectively, creating combinations, tank mixing with other products and managing resistance. He’ll cover the latest formulations and chemistries available for use on your golf course from all manufacturers. 

  Mr. Zach Nicoludis, USGA Agronomist will talk about trends in the golf maintenance industry and how best to manage your course for today’s golfer. 

  Dr. Jeff Atkinson will speak on all things related to wetting agents and their use. He is the current Director of Agronomy for Harrells; a role he has held since 2018.   Dr. Atkinson earned a Ph.D in plant and environmental sciences, a Masters of Science in plant physiology and Bachelor of Science in turfgrass management from Clemson University. 

  Dr. Derek Settle, CDGA Turfgrass Director will provide a CDGA Turfgrass Program Update including a divot study and more. 

  Our afternoon roundtable discussion will focus on the future supply shortages and different strategies to get the materials you need for your golf course. Rusty Stachletwitz will moderate this group including, Brian Winkel, Syngenta,  Andy Morris, BASF,  Grant Rundblade, Reinders,  Ryan Gilmore, Revels and Kody Key, Rain Bird. 

  2023 MAGCS Slate of Candidates:

  For President:                           John Ekstrom, Joliet Park District Golf Courses
  For Vice President:                  Mike Paciga, Kemper Lakes Golf Club
  For Secretary/Treasurer:        Nate Bolhous, Briarwood Country Club       

  For Director:                           Matt McDonald , Water’s Edge Golf Course
                                                    Charlie Lukan, Shepherd’s Crook Golf Club 
                                                   Bill Meyer, Heritage Oaks Golf Club
                                                   Andrew Cross,  CGCS Village Links of Glen Ellyn

  Directors Dan Stahl and Craig Kight each have one year remaining on their two-year term. Todd Schmitz will move to Past President and Mark Kosbab will complete his tenure on the board. Thank you all for serving your fellow members and our Association. 

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• South Side Holiday Party

  • When
    12 Dec 2022
  •  
    11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Chef Klaus' Bier Stube

  South Side Superintendent's 

  Holiday Party

  
  

  Join us at Chef Klaus' Bier Stube
  Monday, December 12, 2022
  Open Bar: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  Lunch: 1:30 p.m.
  
  Chef Klaus' Bier Stube - map

  20827 LaGrange Road

  Frankfort, IL  60423
  Cost: $50.00 per person
  Cash preferred, Checks payable to Ed Esgar

  
  

  Please RSVP to Ed Esgar (708) 516-7128 via text or email eesgar@comcast.net or
  Matt Harstad (708) 921-2858 via text or email: mharstad@bloomcc.com
  

  
  The Bier Stube is located at 20827 LaGrange Rd, Frankfort, IL, 1/4 Mile north of Rte 30 on the east side of LaGrange Rd, in the Frankfort Town Center next to Walt's Food Center.

  
  

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• Midwest December Technician/Manager Meeting

  • When
    13 Dec 2022
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Arrowhead Golf Club - Maintenance Facility
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Midwest December Technician / Manager Meeting
  

  Tuesday, December 13, 2022
  

  Arrowhead Golf Club 
  26W151 Butterfield Rd.
  Wheaton, IL 60189
  Tim Johnson, host

  Agenda:
  8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  $25 per person, Includes coffee/rolls and lunch
  Panel Discussion
  

  Topic(s):
  Streamlining Your Winter Maintenance – Using your time effectively. Effective Communication with Your Team – Superintendent, Assistant & Crew
  

  Panel:
  Brian Bressler, Medinah Country Club; Mike Gavinski, Shoreacres; Jeff Cholewa, Northmoor Country Club and Tim Johnson, Arrowhead Golf Club
  Moderated by: Justin Prescott, Kenosha Country Club

  We learn from our peers. This event will provide many different points of view on the same topic with interaction from our attendees in a fun and informative atmosphere.

  Arrowhead Golf Maintenance Facility
  (Located at west end of parking lot)
  26W151 Butterfield Road Wheaton, IL 60189
  

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• DONATION FORM - Midwest / Wee One Annual Fundraiser

  • When
    18 Jan 2023
  • Location
    Seven Bridges Golf Club

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  AUCTION DONATION FORM

  MAGCS Monthly Meeting / Wee One Fundraiser

  Wednesday, January 18, 2023

  
  

  Seven Bridges Golf Club - map

  1 Mulligan Drive

  Woodridge, IL  60517
  Host: Don Ferreri

  
  

  The Annual Wee One Fundraiser in conjunction with the MAGCS Monthly Meeting will be held at Seven Bridges Golf Club on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Those individuals who attend this event always look forward to the silent and live auctions.

  
  

  The auction is a great way for your business to be involved in a fantastic cause.  The monies raised at this annual event will make a direct positive impact on individuals in need within our industry.  Contributing to the silent auction will bring awareness and recognition to your business or golf club.  Some ideas for donations might be products and or services, gift certificates or golf rounds.  As a contributor your business will be listed in the brochure and other publications.

  
  

  If you have any questions, please contact me at (630) 685-2420 or email at luke@magcs.org

  
  

  We value your tremendous support of the Wee One Foundation.

  Register your donation using our online form.

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• Annual Midwest Monthly Meeting/Wee One Fundraiser

  • When
    18 Jan 2023
  • Location
    Seven Bridges Golf Club

  Annual Midwest Monthly Meeting and 

  Wee One Fundraiser

  Wednesday, January 18, 2023

  
  

  
  Seven Bridges Golf Club - map

  1 Mulligan Drive

  Woodridge, IL  60517

  Hosts: Don Ferreri and Dave Gelino

  
  

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• 2023 Midwest Hospitality Sponsorship

  • When
    08 Feb 2023
  • Location
    Tin Roof - Orlando FL

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  2023 Hospitality Contribution
  Excludes Core Sponsors
  
  

  
  8371 International Dr.
  Orlando, FL
  Wednesday, February 8, 2023

  
  

  The Midwest has reserved the facility from 7:00 - 11:00 P.M.   Midwest members and guests will be present.  Don't miss this opportunity to place your company at the forefront of the Midwest membership.
  

  Sponsor Level	Rate	Looping Video
  Double Eagle	$1,800	Full Page
  Hole-in-One	$1,300	Half Page
  Eagle	$1,000	One Third Page
  Birdie	$800	One Fourth Page
  Par	$600	One Fifth Page

  In addition to your company being included in our looping video, you'll be listed on event signage, on our website, in On Course and our membership directory. You'll also have the opportunity to help at the registration table to greet guests and customers as they attend the most popular event the Midwest hosts all year long. Consider being a part of our "Golden Tee Club" at our 2023 Hospitality Reception. 
  
  Individual Sponsorship - If you’d like to personally sponsor ($150) the hospitality reception, please contact Luke Cella to make arrangements.

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