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SportsTurf Magazine: Our official publication. Dedicated to giving you articles and information to make your job a little easier. For information, or if you have something you'd like to see in the magazine, contact: Eric Schroder, Editor; SportsTurf Magazine; PO Box 280; Dauphin, PA 17018; phone: 717/805-4197; fax: 717/805-4197.

STMA Website: Accessible to anyone, the website offers information on all aspects of the industry and our organization. Features include the STMA Store, links to research, board member and Chapter sites, and several new features in the "Members Only" section. This section is available to STMA National Members Only. To access the "Members Only" section, type in your member number (found on your membership card) and your last name. If you have any questions, suggestions, etc. on the website, contact: Chris.Calcaterra@peoriaaz.gov, Website Committee Chair at: 623-773-8703 or STMA Headquarters.

STMA Annual Conference & Exhibition: The Conference gets bigger and better every year! The 2009 Conference & Exhibition will be held in San José, CA. The 2009 Conference & Exhibition will be held at the San José McEnery Convention Center and the host hotels are the San José Marriott and the Hilton San José.

STMA Membership Roster: With your STMA National membership you will have full access to the Member Locator - STMA's online membership directory.

STMA E-Digest: A National "members only" publication, the electronic newsletter provides the opportunity to "get the word out" regarding your issues and views. Send your ideas, etc. to: Kim Heck, STMA, 805 New Hampshire, Ste. E, Lawrence, KS 60044 or e-mail to: stmainfo@stma.org.

STMA Career Center: Our online Career Center offers current openings in the Turf industry.

SAFE Foundation: This Foundation was formed: "To support sports field specific research, educational programs and environmental concerns to promote user safety." Proceeds from the Foundation will be used to fund the SAFE Scholarship Programs.

The SAFE Foundation Board has awarded nearly $65,000 in Scholarship & Expenses in the last four years. Scholarships are presented at the Awards Banquet during the Annual Conference & Exhibition. All scholarships are augmented with up to $500 for hotel expenses at the Annual Conference & Exhibition and a FREE Conference registration.

Awards Program: Our Field of the Year Program recognizes personal and professional contributions to our industry. Awards are given each year for the following: STMA Baseball Field of the Year Award, STMA Softball Field of the Year Award, STMA Football Field of the Year Award, STMA Soccer Field of the Year Award and STMA Sporting Grounds of the Year.

The prestigious STMA Founders Awards are bestowed annually to award excellence in Sports Turf Management as demonstrated by STMA's founders; Dick Ericson, George Toma, Dr. William H. Daniel, and Harry C. Gill.