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Don’t forget to submit your Field of Year application by the Oct. 15 deadline. Winners are featured in an article in SportsTurf magazine, and receive a conference registration, up to $500 toward lodging expenses at the conference, STMA clothing, and a prestigious plaque. The application is also available in a Word document.
New Membership Year Begins Soon
Look for your STMA membership renewal notices next month. The new membership year begins Jan. 1, 2008. We also offer an easy, one-payment option for your chapter dues, national dues and your conference registration. You can renew online or use the handy form included in your conference brochure to pay for your national and chapter dues and your conference registration. Please contact STMA if you have any questions, 1-800-323-3875.
Founders’ Nominations Due Nov. 1
We all know someone who has impacted our profession, either front and center or behind the scenes. Take a few minutes to nominate an individual for STMA's highest honors — The Founders Awards. The Dr. William H. Daniels, the Dick Ericson, the George Toma and the Harry Gill awards will be presented at the Friday night banquet, Jan. 18, at the STMA Conference in Phoenix. To nominate a peer, fill out the short form and submit it to STMAinfo@STMA.org by Nov. 1.
STMA Conference Quick Facts!
The full conference brochure is now available online! The full printed conference brochure will be delivered to you via the US Postal Service this month. Don’t forget that STMA will be mailing conference credentials to those who register prior to Dec. 14. Be sure to bring your badge to the conference to avoid waiting in line and incurring reprinting fees. The conference badge holders can be picked up on site.
USA Football Highlights STMA Information
STMA continues to provide content for USA Football’s website on field management tips for volunteers through a cooperative partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). STMA is collaborating with NRPA to provide hands-on management tips for the USA Football website. The Information Outreach Committee has produced two information sheets for USA Football and is working on two additional resources. STMA also sponsored two sessions at the NRPA Annual Conference and Exhibition last week in Indianapolis. Amy Fouty, CSFM, presented Synthetic or Natural: What is right for our participants? Kevin Trotta presented Athletic Fields Role in Environmental Stewardship .
The SAFE Foundation Unveils a New Logo
To present a closer alignment with the STMA, its charitable arm The SAFE Foundation, has developed a new logo. With the new visual statement, SAFE will be refocusing its efforts to grow the Foundation. This growth will allow SAFE to fund more education, scholarship, and research projects that will provide value to STMA members. SAFE is a 501(c)3 organization, and donations to it are usually tax deductible. SAFE has engaged a grant writer to explore appropriate and available grants for The Foundation. In addition, SAFE is evaluating two research proposals and is increasing its funding of STMA educational resources. In 2006 and early this year, SAFE provided partial funding for the STMA/NIAAA DVD on Mound-building and Home Plate Maintenance, funded $12,500 in scholarships to STMA student members, partially funded the Student Challenge participants’ conference registration fees and provided $8,000 for the Student Challenge awards. To donate to SAFE, fill in your gift amount on the Conference registration form, on your renewal notice or contact SAFE headquarters at 800-323-3875 for a separate donation form.
Make Plans Now to Take the Certification Test at the Conference
Now is the time to find out if you have the 40 points required to take the certification exam at the conference. STMA has a simple form that will let you know if you are eligible. To request a copy of the form, contact STMA at