SHOW PREVIEW
Water Management : Cutting-Edge Tools You May Be Missing Colin Campbell , Ph . D ., METER Group , Inc .; Bryan Hopkins , Ph . D ., Brigham Young University ; and Neil Hansen , Ph . D ., Brigham Young University
Week 4 – Tuesday , February 15 Developing Weed Control Strategies for Your Facility Jim Brosnan , Ph . D ., University of Tennessee and Gerald Henry , Ph . D ., University of Georgia
Revitalizing Your School District Sports Fields Paul Cushing , Paul Cushing Sports Turf Agronomic Consulting Services
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Tuesday , January 18 8-9:30 a . m . Opening General Session – Strategies to Overcome Labor Shortages Moderated by Keith Winter . Panelists : John Sorochan , Ph . D ., Andrew Miller , Tyler Bloom , Abby McNeal , CSFM CPRP , CABI Kick off the STMA Conference with an interactive discussion among the panelists on the issue of labor shortages within the turfgrass career , and how to overcome these shortages and grow the profession . Sponsored by Carolina Green Corp .
Noon-2 p . m . Women ’ s Forum STMA is excited to announce that Kelly Lynch of Pure Seed has been selected to give a motivational talk that will help inspire and lift up women in the turfgrass industry . Kelly is excited to engage , empower and encourage all the women members of the STMA ! All women at the conference are invited to attend this facilitated education session during lunch . You must RSVP on the registration form to reserve your spot . Sponsored by Hunter Industries
5-6 p . m . Chapter Leadership Training All chapter board members are invited to attend this fastpaced learning session with tips on how to make your chapter more successful and enjoy a short reception . Chapter Network Sponsored by Hunter Industries and John Deere
6-7 p . m . First-Timers / International Attendees / CSFM reception All who are new to the STMA Conference , attendees from outside the U . S ., and all Certified Sports Field Managers are invited to a special reception . Appropriate ribbon on name badge required for entry .
7-7:30 p . m . SAFE Live Auction Support the SAFE Foundation by bidding on exclusive sports field management equipment and products , highly desired technology and sports memorabilia .
7:30-10 p . m . Welcome Reception Enjoy a cruise down the Savannah River , as well as a reception on the lawn of the Westin ! Reconnect with old friends and make new ones at this must-attend event . Enjoy heavy hors d ’ oeuvres and beverages . Drink ticket and champagne toast included . Sponsored by The Toro Company and Covermaster
Wednesday , Jan . 19 11 a . m . -1:15 p . m . Keynote Address / Annual Meeting and Lunch Speaker : Craig Whelden ., Inspired Leadership in Challenging Times Craig Whelden is a Major General , U . S . Army ( retired ). Whelden ’ s leadership journey began as an Eagle Scout at age 14 . Thirty years later , he was the youngest General in the United States Army . Combined with another nine years as a member of the Senior Executive Service ( SES ) with the U . S . Marine Corps , he has led thousands of soldiers , sailors , Marines and civilians . In 2011 , he was inducted into the Purdue University Tri-Service ROTC Hall of Fame . In March 2019 , he published Leadership : The Art of Inspiring People to Be Their Best , winning four national book awards and attaining # 1 international bestseller status on Amazon . Whelden is now a Global Fortune 500 Speaker and lives in Bluffton , S . C . Sponsored by World Class Athletic Surfaces
Thursday , January 20 6:30-10 p . m . Awards Reception and Banquet Enjoy a reception and then an elegant dinner immediately followed by the awards program , which honors notable contributions to the industry . RSVP is required . Coat and tie and comparable attire for women is requested .
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