The Hall Of Heroes Of
The Green Space Industry
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Douglas Meyer
The Greatest Turf Manager Of All Time
& The Last Great Leader Of The Golf
Industry’s Failing Trade Associations
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NO ONE COMPARES TO THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE OF Mr MEYER
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With his distinguished career & inspirational successes, Mr Douglas Meyer is considered a hero & a legendary icon. He is known as a true master & the greatest turf manager of all time. He believes in hard work, great diligence, & long hours. He is also a serious environmentalist & an avid birder.
Mr Meyer is a huge supporter of the golf course superintendent profession, & has been an inspiration, a mentor, & a friend to many in the industry.
Under Mr Meyer’s strong participation with the board of directors, the Canadian Golf Superintendents Trade Association ( CGSA ) underwent unequalled successes & respectful-acknowledgements as a great trade association.
During his tenure as president & director, his powerful leadership & inspirational guidance led to fantastic successes, such as ― • new environmental standards • new Master Superintendent evaluations • new national education seminar programs • new national occupational standards • new student scholarship awards • new trade association web-site • the new John B Steel award for distinguished service, & much more.
After his tenure as president, observers recognized that Mr Meyer was CGSA’s last great leader. Future generations will ask the question ― why could we not have more fantastic leaders like Mr Meyer ?!?! To most in the profession, Mr Meyer has been held in reverence as a hero & a legendary icon. Almost an urban legend. All superintendents must be grateful for his leadership. He is the greatest of all time, & nothing compares to him. Thank you, Mr Meyer.
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LINKS
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Douglas Meyer — The Great One & His Spirit Of Excellence — PDF-VERSION
Douglas Meyer — The Great One & His Spirit Of Excellence — PDF VERSION WITH NO REFERENCES
Douglas Meyer — The Great One & His Spirit Of Excellence — FOR MEDIA RELEASE
Douglas Meyer — The Great One & His Spirit Of Excellence
Douglas Meyer — Beaconsfield GC — Audubon Status
The Media History Of Canadian Golf Superintendents Trade Association
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REFERENCES
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Ace Of A Career In Golf Industry
Beaconsfield Golf Club Gets Green Stamp — Audubon
Beaconsfield Golf Club Tees It Up For Monarch Butterflies
Cedarbrook Golf & Country Club
Collection Probably A Sickness
Distinguished Service Award — Quebec Golf Superintendents Association
Greenkeepers’ Associations & Golf — Ransomes International Tournament
Ouverture Des Terrains De Golf — Propos De Mario Brisebois
Pesticide Use Declining At local Golf Courses
Ransomes International Tournament — Greenkeeper International
Reference Letter For Steven Pereira
Teamwork Is The Order Of The Day
The Decline Of Metal Spikes Accelerates
CGSA — Canadian Seminar Series
CGSA — Canadian Superintendents Win Environment Award
CGSA — Commitment To Environmentally Sustainable Practices For Golf Course Management
CGSA — Description Of The Profession Of The Golf Course Superintendent
CGSA — History Of Trade Association — 1966 – 2009
CGSA — John B Steel Distinguished Service Award
CGSA — Master Superintendent Program
CGSA — National Occupational Standards
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Robert ( Bob ) Wesley Sheard
The Wizard Of The Modern
Sports Turf Industry
1927 – 2020
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LEGACY
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A wizard is a person of amazing skill or great accomplishments. A wizard is a person who, seemingly, who practices magic. When we look at Dr Sheard, he was The Wizard Of The Modern Sports Turf Industry. He was the wizard who made two blades of grass grow where one grew before. Dr Sheard was a leading icon & tireless worker dedicated to the advancement of the sports turf industry. His wizardry led to significant contributions to our understanding of soil science & plant agronomy. As an advisor, researcher, & teacher, Dr Sheard helped businesses grow. Even after retirement, his wizardry led to great accomplishments with the Sports Turf Trade Association. Dr Sheard was one of the truly great heroes & a legendary icon. Thank you, Dr Sheard.
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Robert W Sheard — 1927 – 2020 — The Wizard Of The Sports Turf Industry
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Don Gordon
The Gentleman Who Saved
The Green Space Industry
1957 – 2019
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MEMORY
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Mr Gordon was well-beloved & highly-appreciated by golf course superintendents & owners, as well as lawn care professionals throughout Eastern Canada & beyond. He was truly one of the great heroes of the green space industry. For four decades, Mr Gordon dedicated a life-time of service to the protection & the improvement of the green space industry. His leadership saved these industries for at least a generation. Don Gordon was likely the last of the industry leaders to have fought valiantly & effectively against pesticide-hating fanatжcism, a task that few today would have the courage to consider anywhere in North America.
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LINKS
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Don Gordon — 1957 – 2019– The Gentleman Who Saved The Green Space Industry
Don Gordon — 1957 – 2019 — Le gentleman qui a sauvé l’industrie des espaces verts
Don Gordon — 1957 – 2019 — Communications With-Avec OJ Co — English-Français
Don Gordon — 1957 – 2019 — Guest Book — Montreal Gazette
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David Stewart Menzies Gourlay Sr
The True Gentleman & Great Founder
Of The Modern Golf Industry
1923 – 2018
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MEMORY
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Mr Gourlay was a true gentleman, & a gallant, undaunted, & legendary stalwart of the golf maintenance industry who was always sought out for his wisdom, his intelligence, & his wit. He positively influenced the professional lives of vast numbers of people affiliated with the industry. Thank you, Mr Gourlay.
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David S Gourlay Sr — 1923 – 2018 — The True Gentleman & Founder Of The Modern Golf Industry
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James B Beard
The Pope Of Turfgrass
1935 – 2018
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MEMORY
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Dr Beard was a legendary icon, hero of the green space industry, & tireless researcher & author dedicated to the advancement of turfgrass science. He touched the professional lives of tens of thousands turfgrass managers, researchers, & educators throughout the world. Dr Beard meticulously researched books & publications that served as priceless information for the turfgrass industry. His books became « bibles » for generations of turf maintenance professionals. He was the author of best-selling « bibles » like « Turfgrass : Science and Culture » & « Turf Management for Golf Courses ». His personal library, known as The Beard Collection, has been generally acknowledged to be the finest compilation of turf-related material in existence. The Beard Collection now resides at Michigan State University with a recognition as the strongest public repository of turfgrass literature in the world. Dr Beard was one of the truly great pioneers of turfgrass management & a legendary icon in the turfgrass industry. Thank you, Dr Beard.
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James B Beard — 1935-2018 — The Pope Of Turfgrass
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REFERENCES
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Beard — Benefits Of Turfgrass — Positive Benefits Of Turfgrass
Beard — Benefits Of Turfgrass — The Heritage Of The Turfgrass Industry
Beard — Benefits Of Turfgrass — The Role Of Turfgrasses In Env Protection & Benefits To Humans
Beard — Benefits Of Turfgrass — Turfgrass & Golf Course Benefits — A Scientific Assessment — USGA
Beard — Bridges Stocker Funeral Home
Beard — Champion Of Turfgrass — Turf
Beard — Golf Industry Mourns James B Beard, PhD — GCM
Beard — In Memoriam Dr James B Beard — USGA
Beard — Origin, Biogeographical Migrations & Diversifications Of Turfgrasses
Beard — Rhizotron — Spring Root Die-Back
Beard — The James B Beard Turfgrass Library Collection — MSU
Beard — Tribute To Dr James B Beard — STRI
Beard — Water — Turfgrass Selection & Management To Achieve Maximum Water Conservation
Beard — Water — Turfgrass Water Conservation Strategies
Beard — Wear Tolerance & Shade Adaptation Investigation
Beard — Winter Injury — Low Temperatures & Poa annua
Beard — Winter Injury Of Turfgrasses
Musser — Advanced Turfgrass Management — July 1959
Noer — OJ Noer Research Foundation
Noer — The ABC Of Turf Culture — March 1927
Noer — The ABC Of Turf Culture — September 1927
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Elizabeth M Whelan
A Giant In The Annals Of Public Health
1943 – 2014
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LEGACY
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The American Council on Science & Health ( ACSH ) is a non-profit organization that was founded by Dr Elizabeth M Whelan. ACSH produces peer-reviewed reports on issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, life-style, the environment, & health.
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Elizabeth M Whelan — 1943-2014 — A Tribute
The Entire Media Library Of ACSH — Reports & Blogs
The Entire Media Library Of ACSH — References
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Jack L Eggens
The Great Communicator
1936 – 2013
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MEMORY
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Dr Jack Eggens was a legendary & iconic trail-blazer & hero of the modern turfgrass maintenance industry. He was an accomplished teacher, lecturer, & professor. Dr Eggens was also a renowned consultant & a meticulous researcher. He was, without a doubt, a great unflinching advisor, jocular friend, & unwavering supporter for thousands turfgrass managers across the nation. Dr Eggens was also a mentor for thousands of students who aspired to become great turf managers. He made a great difference in thousands of people’s lives, & earned the reputation as « The Great Communicator ».
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Jack L Eggens — 1936-2013 — The Great Communicator
Jack L Eggens — 1936-2013 — The Great Communicator — The Turf Summit — Photos
Jack L Eggens — 1936-2013 — The Great Communicator — Thatch — OJ Workshop
Jack L Eggens — 1936-2013 — The Great Communicator — Article — Foreman Or Superintendent
Jack L Eggens — 1936-2013 — Send A Tribute About The Most Important Man In The Twentieth Century
Jack L Eggens — 1936-2013 — Disrespected By Idiotic Leaders Of The Turf Industry
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The Original Turf Summit, Which Featured Dr Jack Eggens
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Des Rice
The Professional Lawn Care
Industry’s Greatest Businessman
1949 – 2011
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LEGACY
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Desmond Francis Joseph Rice was the co-founder of Weed Man lawn care franchises. He was also the head of one of Canada’s leading franchise organizations That Franchise Group. He was, without a doubt, the nation’s greatest franchise businessman. Mr Rice was also the God-Father of the modern professional lawn Care industry. He was legendary, iconic, & larger-than-life, with his trade-mark moustache. He made a difference in many people’s lives, & developed the reputation as a great leader who genuinely cared for his family, employees, franchisees, & business associates.
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Des Rice — 1949-2011 — Greatest Lawn Care Businessman
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Gordon Witteveen
The Nation’s Greatest Golf Course
Superintendent & The Founding Father Of The
Golf Industry’s Ungrateful Trade Association
1934 – 2010
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CGSA UNCEREMONIOUSLY & DISGRACEFULLY MISTREATS EVEN ITS FOUNDING FATHER
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The Gordon Witteveen Award is another indication that Canadian Golf Superintendents Association ( CGSA ) is NOT FIT to serve the interests of its membership.
CGSA ungraciously dumped the beloved founding father of its trade association and its magazine ― the entire board of directors of CGSA will absolutely never amount to one-tenth the value of the man that was the high-ranking Gordon Witteveen. The CGSA’s 2001 leaders were especially vicious against this beloved icon. Future generations will ask the question ― WHY ?!?!
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Gordon Witteveen — 1934-2010 — Canada’s Greatest Superintendent
Gordon Witteveen — 1934-2010 — Unflinching Supporter — CGSA
Gordon Witteveen — 1934-2010 — UPDATE — Memorial
CGSA — The Failed Trade Association
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Otto Jangl
The Lion Of The Green Space Industry
1924 – 2008
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LEGACY
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Mr Otto Jangl was a pioneer & a hero of the Canadian turfgrass maintenance industry. For over five decades, from 1956 to 2008, he dedicated a life-time of service to the growth of the industry & contributed much to the turfgrass world.
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Otto Jangl — 1924-2008 — The Lion Of The Green Space Industry — Remastered
Otto Jangl — 1924-2008 — The Lion Of The Green Space Industry — Extended Version
Otto Jangl — 1924-2008 — Late Night Ramblings — Guest Book — Revised Version
Otto Jangl — 1924-2008 — Late Night Ramblings — Guest Book — Revised Version
Otto Jangl — 1924-2008 — Late Night Ramblings — Guest Book
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Claude Roberge
Hero & Pioneer Of The Turfgrass Industry
1939 – 2008
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LEGACY
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Mr Claude Roberge was a hero & a pioneer of the Canadian turfgrass maintenance industry. For seventeen years, he participated in some of the most important events & decisions that shaped our turfgrass world. His decisions & participation in turfgrass industry matters have influenced us across this nation to this very day.
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Claude Roberge — 1939-2008 — Hero & Pioneer Of The Turfgrass Industry
Claude Roberge — 1939-2008 — Héro et pionnier de l’industrie de l’entretien de pelouses
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Joe Arpaio
Maricopa County Sheriff
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WE NEED ARPAIO-STYLE JAILS TO INCARCERATE ANTI-PESTICIDE & ENVIRONMENTAL FANATICS
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We Need Arpaio-Style Jails For Anti-Pesticide & Environmental Lunatжcs — Satire
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Hugh Hefner
Playboy, Activist, & Rebel
1926 – 2017
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HUGH HEFNER & THE PASSING OF OTHER HEROES
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Hefner cast himself as a crusader for civil rights, for free speech, & against repression of all kinds, while advocating both a sense of fun & a sense of responsibility. Upon reflection, we think about the other heroes whom we have lost ― • Jack L Eggens • Otto Jangl • Gordon Witteveen • Des Rice • Claude Roberge • Elizabeth M Whelan • Rob Ford.
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Hugh Hefner — 1926-2017 — Playboy, Activist, & Rebel
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Original Meyer References
Distinguished Service Award — QGSA
The Decline Of Metal Spikes Accelerates
Teamwork Is The Order Of The Day
Cedarbrook Golf & Country Club
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