MANAGEMENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN GOLF TURF LAWN MAINTENANCE INSECTS/PESTS SPOR
EDUCATION PROGRAM
WORKSHOPS
Arranged classroom style, the workshops offer in-depth
discussions of different aspects of our industry. Enrollment
is limited for each workshop and you must pre-register to
guarantee a seat. Workshop tickets remaining after pre-registration will be sold onsite on a first come, first served basis.
You must register for Expo to attend the workshops.
Workshops sell out quickly, so sign up early!
Monday, January 12
WORKSHOP A: SPORTS TURF—BUILDING AND MAINTAINING
MOUNDS AND BOXES
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Jamie Mehringer, J & D Turf and Joey Stevenson, Indianapolis Indians
Building and maintaining pitchers mounds and batter boxes is critical for baseball
fields. This workshop will start in the convention center and move to the indoor
practice facility under Victory Field where the group will work on the mounds and
boxes. A great hands-on workshop on a topic that’s sure to improve your fields.
This workshop is also part of the one-day registration for sports turf professionals.
WORKSHOP B: INDIANA ACCREDITED HORTICULTURIST (IAH)
REVIEW AND IAH TEST
Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) Written Exam also available
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (IAH Review)
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (IAH Exam or CLT Written Exam)
Melissa Mravec, Allen Landscape
As a master IAH and experienced industry professional, Melissa will aid you in
preparing for the afternoon exam. There will be ample time for questions and
individual attention. The review is also a great refresher for those already certified
—earn IAH CEUs by attending. To take IAH and CLT exams, contact INLA directly
for study materials — 800-443-7336.
Wednesday, January 14
WORKSHOP E: PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING (CORE)
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. • Test follows (takes approximately 2 hours).
Drew Martin, Purdue University
The first step in becoming certified to apply pesticides in Indiana is to pass the
CORE examination. This examination covers pesticide laws, general pest biology,
pesticide formulations, applicator safety, environmental protection, label comprehension, and laws pertaining to pesticide use. This exam is also required to become
a registered technician (RT) or anyone who applies restricted use pesticides on
their own farm property (PARP). All registration will be handled through Media
Distribution Center (MDC) at 765-494-6794. Registration fee is $90 plus shipping
for the manual.
WORKSHOP F: SEVEN REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING A
BUSINESS THAT RUNS WITHOUT YOU
8:30 –11:30 a.m. • C.J. McClanahan, Reachmore Strategies
You may recognize this popular instructor from 1430 WXNT’s “Let’s Talk Business”.
C.J. will take you through a step by step process to make your business more productive and successful. C.J.’s experience as a management consultant, leadership
trainer, and a licensed business coach make this a great opportunity for any owner
or manager, regardless of the size of your business.
WORKSHOP G: TURF DISEASE 101
8:30 –11:30 a.m. (3b:3, RT:3) • Rick Latin, Purdue University
Regardless if you work in installing or maintaining golf, lawns, or sports, managing
turfgrass disease is important for maintaining playability and customer satisfaction.
This instructor’s straight-forward teaching style will lead you through the common
diseases of all Indiana turf settings, including ID, biology, and control. A very practical workshop for anyone who manages turf.
WORKSHOP H: INSTALLATION OF PAVERS AND WALLS
Tuesday, January 13
8:30 –11:30 a.m.
Robert Johnstone, Fort Wayne Rocks
Always high energy and educational, Robert will fill up this morning workshop with
practical information on planning, buying, installing, and maintaining hardscapes in
the landscape. Plenty of time will be allotted for individual questions makes this a
perfect workshop for designers and installers.
WORKSHOP C: LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS — FERTILIZATION
GCSAA WORKSHOP: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (3b:3, RT:3)
Cale Bigelow, Purdue University
With the rising costs of fertilizer, it’s critical to make the right purchasing decisions,
schedule fertilizer at the right times and rates, and understand the release characteristics of the available fertilizer. This workshop will cover all of this and more, well
worth it for anyone who uses fertilizer on turf. This workshop is also part of the
one-day registration for lawn care technicians.
WORKSHOP D: SPRAYER MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (3b:3, RT:3)
Sammy Montgomery, Jeff Holland, and Terry Smith, Kenney Outdoor Solutions
Boom sprayers represent a huge asset and liability every time they roll out of the
shop. Product and labor cost of an application, plus potential downsides of a bad application make sprayer maintenance a crucial item in every turf management facility.
These three instructors have many, many years of combined experience on almost
every model and brand of sprayer in use today, so bring all of your questions and
concerns about your sprayer. This workshop is also part of the one-day registration
for equipment technicians.
2 IGE 2009 • www.IndianaGreenExpo.com
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Bruce Williams, The Los Angeles Country Club
This is an introductory-level course on managing people and job and is structured
for individuals new to management or the course can be a refresher for veteran
managers. Topics emphasized include organizational efficiency, personnel policies,
and proper staff selection and training. Bruce is an accomplished superintendent
with many majors under his belt as well as a nationally renowned speaker.
Registration for the workshop will be handled through the GCSAA at
www.gcsaa.org.
TOTAL CCH’S REQUESTED (CEU’s available for all educational programs)
Sessions Attended
3a
3b
5
6
7
RT
All lawn care sessions
5.0
9.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
9.0
All Golf Turf Sessions
0.0
8.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
8.0
All Greenhouse Sessions
9.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
9.0
All landscape install/main
9.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
All plant materials
0.0
5.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
5.0
Workshop B (IAH)
4.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
4.0
Workshop C (fertilization)
0.0
3.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.0
Workshop G (turf disease)
0.0
3.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.0
Sports Turf One Day (Monday)
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
Lawn Care One Day (Tuesday)
2.0
6.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
6.0