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2008 January/February

Vol. 40, No. 1

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
4 Upcoming MGCSA Schedule
4 Hole Notes Advertisers
4 About the Cover
6 President's Message: To Walk on Water You have to get Out of the Boat
7 2008 MGCSA Officers and Directors
8 2008 MGCSA Committees Chairpersons
9 MGCSA Holds Elections at 2008 Green Expo: Traver Elected President, Oberle Joins Board
10 The New Frontier: The Mendota Research Center Golf Course
11 The Savory Super
12 Golf Course Master Planning
14 The History of Maple Syrup
15 MGCSA Classified Ads
19 Management Matters
22 Homemade Maple Syrup
24 In the Crosshairs: The Great Ethanol Fallacy
26 Roger Kisch Receives 2007 MGCSA Distinguished Service Award
29 MGCSA Membership Report
30 In Bounds: Finger Ride Inspections
31 2008 Minnesota Green Expo

2008 March

Vol. 40, No. 2

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 Upcoming MGCSA Schedule
3 Hole Notes Advertisers
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: Growing the Game of Golf One Player at a Time
5 152 Members Attend Hospitality Night
7 It's All About Me: Things You should Know About Sunglasses: Choose Sunglasses that Protect Your Eyes and Fit Your Style 
8 An Adventure in Life: Chinese Holidays
10 UM Students Excel in a Tough Turf Test at the GCSAA Turf Bowl in Orlando 
11 Problem Solving and Learning Spanish Highlight February GCSAA Seminars
12 Minnesota Department of Health: Fact Sheet: "Guidelines" for Safe Handling of Drinking Water at a Golf Course
13 The Savory Super: Pepperoni Soup
15 GCSAA Board Searches for CEO to Replace Outgoing Steve Mona
15 Can You Compete with Tiger?
18 Management Matters: Organizational Knowledge
21 Classified Ads
22 Ask an Affiliate: Understanding Product Labels: Reviewing Labels Improves Product Performance
24 In the Crosshairs: Network Expansion Opportunities 
25 It's in the Hole…………
26 Just One: Did You Introduce Anybody to the Game of Golf Last Season?
28 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: MGCSA Superintendents were Asked: What does Your Club/Course do to Develop More Golfers for Your Club and the Future of Golf?
29 Musing the Minutes: [WGCSA Board of Directors Met January 24, 2008]
30 In Bounds: Isn't Our Lot in Life Grand? 
31 MGCSA Membership Report

2008 April

Vol. 40, No. 3

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 Upcoming MGCSA Schedule
3 Hole Notes Advertisers
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: Blind Spot
5 Coffee Mill Golf and Country Club Set to Host Spring Mixer May 12
6 The Minnesota Golf Economy
9 The Savory Super: Thai Cucumber and Pineapple Salad
10 Noernet Begins 10th Year
13 Two Superintendents Take First Full Crack at the American Birkebeiner 
15 Have You Done a Carbon Count on Your Course Recently?
18 Management Matters: Establishing a Plan
21 Classified Ads
22 It's All About Me: Understanding Cancer
24 In the Crosshairs: Pro-ak'tiv
25 It's in the Hole....
26 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: MGCSA Superintendents were Asked: How are Superintendents/Staff Using E-mail for Accepting or Applying for Jobs? Are Emailed Resumes Acceptable or do You Prefer the Hard Copy Variety?
29 Musing the Minutes: [MGCSA Board of Directors Met March 6, 2008]
30 In Bounds: The Miracle Cure? 

2008 May

Vol. 40, No. 4

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 Upcoming MGCSA Schedule
3 Advertisers
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: Give Yourselves a Pat on the Back
5 Scholarship Scramble Set for Somerset on June 23
6 The Superintendent's Wife
8 Will Assume Duties After Hosting the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines: Mark Woodward Selected GCSAA Chief Executive Officer
11 The Savory Super: Barbequed Game
12 An Adventure in Life: Observations and Thoughts at the End of Another Golf Season
15 It's in the Hole…………
18 Management Matters: Leadership Skills - Lead Courageously
20 Classified Ads
20 MGCSA Events in June
21 WD-40, Well, Who Knew..?
22 To Sum Things Up…
24 The Rising Cost of Fertilizer
27 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: MGCSA Superintendents were Asked About Japanese Beetles
30 In Bounds: Memorial Day
31 MGCSA Membership Report

2008 June

Vol. 40, No. 5

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 Upcoming MGCSA Schedule
3 Advertisers
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: Heisenberg Principle
6 MGCSA Members Enjoyed Magnificent Views and Golf at Coffee Mill G&CC
9 Tri-State Turfgrass Nutrient Discussion and Golf Invitational Set July 14 at Big Fish Golf Club in Hayward, Wisconsin
11 Minnesota Turf & Grounds Foundation: Presidential Observations: The Road Ahead 
12 A Rebuttal to "The Great Ethanol Fallacy"
14 Minnesota in the Crosshairs: Mother Nature
15 The Savory Super: Pineapple-Rum Chicken 
18 Management Matters: Are You Sabotaging Your Career?
21 Classified Ads
22 Myth Busted?: A New England Superintendent Tests Flag Sticks to See How They React When Golf Balls Hit Them
23 Flag Sticks
24 An Adventure in Life: Dragon Dance
25 Heat Stroke Quiz
27 It's All About Me: Heat Stress
28 Musing the Minutes: [MGCSA Meeting on April 24]
29 MGCSA Membership Report
30 In Bounds: Subtle Differences

2008 July

Vol. 40, No. 6

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 2008 MGCSA Calendar
3 Advertisers
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: The Value of Water
5 Wayzata Country Club Set to Host MGCSA Harold Stodola Research Scramble on Aug. 4
6 Today: Water-Thirsty Golf Courses Need to Go Green
7 -1923:Watering the Fairways
12 -1949: USGA Journal: Let's Save Water
13 -1953: USGA Journal and Turf Management: February, 1953: Know How to Water
15 -1968: Lessons Learned in Automatic Irrigation
19 -1981: Effective Use of Our Natural Resources
22 Reinders Inc. Continues to Grow, Distributor Adds Sales Representatives
22 MGCSA Membership Report
23 Classified Ads
24 Ruhoff, Meyer, Ramler and Notch Win 2008 Scholarship Scramble at Somerset Country Club
25 -MGCSA Scholarship Scramble Results: Somerset Country Club, Mendota Heights: June 23, 2008
26 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: MGCSA Superintendents were Asked: Are You Changing Your Maintenance Practices to Account for the Rise in Fuel Costs? More PGRs? Longer Rough?
27 The Savory Super: Carrot Marinade
28 Presidential Observations: Minnesota Turf & Grounds Foundation
29 GCSAA Expands TGIF Access to All Member Superintendents
30 In Bounds: Serenity Now!

2008 August

Vol. 40, No. 7

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 2008 MGCSA Calendar
3 August Advertisers
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: Did You Know Golfers Live Longer?
5 The Minikahda Club Prepares to Host MGCSA Championship on September 8
9 Disability Insurance: Does Your Lifestyle Depend on Your Income?: Plan Ahead to Protect Your Greatest Asset
10 The American Elm: "It's Back"
13 Survey Says…
15 Classified Ads
18 Management Matters: Motivation
20 It's in the Hole....................
21 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: MGCSA Superintendents were Asked: What is the Policy at Your Course Regarding Employee Play?
22 The Importance of Soil Microbial Activities: Microbiology of Turfgrass Soil
24 An Adventure in Life: Preparing for the Olympic Games
26 Joseph S. Garske Legacy Scholarships Awarded for 12th Consecutive Year
27 2009 GCSAA Education Conference
28 Musing the Minutes
28 Golf Courses Rescuing Woodpeckers: [MGCSA Board of Directors Met July 8, 2008]
29 2008 MTGF/UM Field Day Set for September 11
30 In Bounds: Anticipation

2008 September

Vol. 40, No. 8

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 Upcoming MGCSA Calendar
3 September Advertisers
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: Cool Mornings and Sunny Afternoons!
5 Pheasant Acres Golf Club Set to Host MGCSA Fall Mixer on October 7
7 Ruhoff, Meyer, Ramler and Deyak Repeat as Stodola Scramble Winners
10 A Look Back at the 2008 MGCSA Golf Season
13 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: MGCSA Superintendents were Asked: Considering the Oddities in Winter Weather that Our Region Experienced Last Year, What were Your Spring Observations and Will You Change Your Program for the Upcoming Winter?  
14 From the Minnesota Turf & Grounds Foundation: Highlights of What You can Expect at the UM/MTGF Field Day on September 11
18 Playing Par with Jack Frost
20 MGCSA Fall Mixer
20 2009 GCSAA Education Conference
21 Understanding Frost Delays
22 Tough Turf
25 Classified Ads
26 Insurance: Choosing the Right Life Insurance Policy
28 Bernhard & Co. to Send 10 GCSAA Class A Members to England…Free!
29 MGCSA Awards & Recognition Banquet
29 MGCSA Membership Report: August 2008
30 In Bounds: Complacency

2008 October

Vol. 40, No. 9

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 October Hole Notes Advertisers
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: Do We Take Ourselves too Seriously?
5 Dean Wojtczak Wins MGCSA Championship at Minikahda
6 -MGCSA Championship: The Minikahda Club September 8, 2008: Championship Flight
7 -2008 MGCSA Championship: The Minikahda Club September 8, 2008
10 [Flowers Around Minnesota]
11 The Savory Super: Stuffed Bell Peppers, Stuffed Pepper Soup
13 Minnesota in the Crosshairs: EAB on the Move!
14 Trying to Beat the Heat? Think Snow Mold
18 Common Insecticides Used on Golf Courses Not a Threat to Golfers
19 Classified Ads
20 Insurance: Protecting Both of Your Incomes
20 Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation
21 [Grounds Staffs Around Minnesota]
22 Over 200 Attendees Enjoyed the UM/MTGF Field Day
24 Elms for the Twin Cities: A Guide for Selection and Maintenance
25 [The 10th Annual Hope Golf Classic]
27 An Adventure in Life: Two Years of Preparation for the Olympic Games Culminates on August 11 at Hong Kong GC
30 In Bounds: Mysteries

2008 November/December

Vol. 40, No. 10

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 Nov.-Dec. Hole Notes Advertisers
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: Always Look Forward to Where You are Going
5 Representing Riverwood National, Vintage and GreenImage: Bastyr, Zieman, Sandusky, and Gorman Win Soggy Fall Mixer at Pheasant Acres Golf Club
9 46-Year MGCSA Retired Member to Take It Easy in California: Jim Lindblad Removes "Work" from His Schedule
11 The Savory Supe: Pheasant and Jalapeno Poppers
12 A Responsible Choice!: Environmental Stewardship on Minnesota Golf Courses
14 Renovating Golf Course Bunkers: Five Factors to Consider
18 From the U to You… Studies Funded by the MTGF: A Guide for Development of Pruning (Version 1.0)
21 New Twist to 15th Chapter Delegates Meeting: Delegates Experience New Orleans, Engage in Discussions
25 Green Expo 2009 Preliminary Program
27 Classified Ads
29 Minnesota in the Crosshairs: Engage in 2009
30 In Bounds: Desired Things
30 The Desiderata