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Announcements
 Summer of 2010 Challenging for Turf Managers
The summer of 2010 brought about many challenges for cool season turfgrass managers.  Heat stress has affected many turf areas since mid-May and has resulted in direct heat stress injury, as well as making turf more vulnerable to damage from other summer related stresses.  Click here to read Dr. David Chalmers (Texas A&M University) and Dr. Mike Goatley’s (Virginia Tech) report on maintenance practice influences on summer decline of cool-season turf and the practices you can implement to recover from the season.

Eric Bickel, Superintendent at Hallbrook Country Club in Leawood, Kansas, compiled data on weather conditions for turf decline in the Kansas City area for the summer of 2010.  Click here to review data on air temperatures, dew points, wind speed and soil temperatures.
 Join Us in Austin in 2011!
Make plans now to attend STMA's 22nd annual Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas! Austin is a new location for the STMA Conference and we are excited to be going to the live music capital of the world!

The Conference dates will be January 11-15, 2011 so block that time on your calendars and start your planning!

The host hotel is the Hilton Austin and the room rates start at $169 + taxes per night based on single or double occupancy.  They are now taking hotel room reservations.  To book your room, call 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667) or book online here. 

If you are interested in exhibiting at the 2011 STMA Conference & Exhibition, click here.
 STMA to Recognize Commercial Companies
STMA's Innovative Awards Task Group has developed a new awards program to recognize companies that improve the sports turf management profession.

The Innovative Awards Program will recognize those commercial company members that have developed a product, service, equipment or technology that substantially enhances the effectiveness of the Sports Turf Manager. The innovation could also make playing surfaces safer and more playable for athletes.

To read more about the Innovative Awards Program, click here.
 STMA's September 2010 Electronic Newsletter
News You Can Use
Field of the Year Applications Due in October
SAFE Scholarship Deadline Approaching
Grant to be Presented by SAFE, Turface Again for Upcoming Conference
NEW! Fall Athletic Field Maintenance Calendars
Featured Speakers of the Month
Sports Fields 2nd Edition Sees Strong Sales
On Your Desk This Month
Think of a Peer that You Really Respect

The 2-Minute Tip for Success
Acting Against Discouragement

Turf Rundown
Tolerance and Recovery of Kentucky Bluegrass Subjected to Seasonal Wear