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STMA IN ACTION

STMA recently completed a video about the profession , and it is available for your use . It is close to five minutes long , but STMA also has it cut into shorter segments .

The video provides a great look at the profession of a sports field manager , but , more importantly , it provides a key message for students that this is indeed a profession that they should consider pursuing . Show it to your constituents – on a video board at your sporting events and on your website ! Take it to high school career days or share it with high school counselors you know and with local associations . It can be used anywhere that you want to highlight the profession , so please distribute it broadly .

The video can be accessed at https :// www . youtube . com / watch ? v = wkym4ba2xNs . Contact STMAinfo @ STMA . org if you wish to receive the 30-second segments .

The 2022 STMA Conference Education Program is packed full of exciting and informative presentations . This year speakers have volunteered to present short 15- to 30-minute webinars prior to the conference as an introduction to their education session . Don ’ t miss this terrific opportunity to prepare for conference education sessions ! Webinars will be recorded and available for On-demand access with STMA ’ s 2022 Conference Education . For more information , visit https :// www . stma . org / conference /.

Renew your STMA membership online at STMA . org for a quick and seamless process . When you submit your renewal , you will immediately receive a receipt by email . The membership year ends Dec . 31 . You do need to be a 2022 member to receive the discounted rate of $ 375 to attend the annual conference in Savannah , Ga .

Your STMA membership is an investment for your future , that ’ s why STMA prides itself in providing a membership that connects you with a network of peers who are willing to share their best practices , provides opportunities for education to help you do your job better , and quick access to information and resources to help you save time .

Benefits of membership :

• A monthly electronic newsletter that communicates association and industry information .

• Access to the Member ’ s Only section of STMA . org , which has a real-time membership directory and hundreds of technical educational resources that are specific to sports field management .

• Access to Michigan State ’ s Turfgrass Information File , the green industry ’ s greatest resource for up-to-date technical information ( a $ 100 value ).

• Ability to enter your field in the nationally recognized Field of the Year awards program .

• Opportunity to become a Certified Sports Field Manager ( CSFM ) to showcase your professionalism and to have your facility certified as Environmentally Responsible .

• Significant savings on registration to STMA ’ s annual and regional conferences , and discounts to other organization ’ s education .

• Opportunity to participate in volunteer leadership positions .

• Opportunity to join one of STMA ’ s affiliated chapters for a strong local network . ( Each chapter sets its own local dues .)

• SportsField Management magazine each month ( a $ 40 value ).

• The ability to apply for scholarships ( students only ).

• Discount on advertising in SportsField Management magazine and discounted exhibitor booth at the annual conference ( Commercial Members only ).

Renew your membership before the Dec . 31 yearend deadline to avoid missing out on these great benefits ! Renew online by logging into your account and adding your membership to your cart through STMA ’ s “ Products ” page . You are also able to include your 2022 dues when you register for the 2022 STMA Conference . Any questions about membership or how to renew can be directed toward STMA HQ at 800-323-3876 or stmainfo @ stma . org . SFM sportsfieldmanagementonline . com December 2021 | SportsField Management

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