tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:36:41 +0000We Are GolfTwitterBylawsclippingsmagazinetreasurerPresident's MessageHackCalendarHack AttackProboardMembershipGreensWantedGMChristmas PartyAttackWaterGetawayEquipmentAdvertisingHack Attack RecapJobAuctionMosquitoCharityReconstructionClass CEmployee ChallengeIPMWhite MountainKarstenEventsAssistant Superintendentgovernment relationsFacebookNewsApplicationClassifiedSocialAnnual MeetingRenewalWeekly UpdateSeminarGreen DaygcsaaFor Salevice presidentERSSB1070DogGolfRenovationHot Topic1070AffiliatePresentationsImmigrationUSGATournamentcactus clippingssecretaryAAAGofficerNotesHandicapdirectorspresidentcactusEducationThe AZ Affiliated Chapter of the GCSAAhttp://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)Blogger351125CactusAndPineGcsahttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-7693090377968514186Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:36:00 +00002012-02-14T13:36:41.079-07:00 <!--[if gte vml 1]> <![endif]--><![if !vml]><![endif]>                                  <!--[if gte vml 1]> <![endif]--><![if !vml]> <![endif]>                                    <!--[if gte vml 1]> <![endif]--><![if !vml]> <![endif]>http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/02/time-is-running-out-2012-cactus-pine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-7101826971267835873Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:24:00 +00002012-02-13T16:24:06.568-07:00   CACTUS & PINE, GCSA PRESENTS: Camelback Ranch Spring Training Game & Tour: Mr. Justin Spillman Day & Date: Wednesday March 21st, 2012 Time: Meet at 12:15 PM Game: 1:05 PM   Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the San Diego Padres   10710 W. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-302- 5000   Dodger Bullpen Patio All You Can Eat: Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Peanuts, Bottled Water & Sodas. Cash http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/02/its-almost-spring-training-time-please.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-7215038018553805842Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:21:00 +00002012-02-10T14:21:02.760-07:00EventsCalendarThe Cactus and Pine 2012 Calendar of Events - Year at a Glance - is available to download and print HERE We hope to see you all there.http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/02/c-2012-calendar-of-events-year-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-1962002476950412063Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:50:00 +00002012-02-10T10:50:09.333-07:00 Last Call for golf on Thursday, February 16th, at La Paloma Golf Resort, Tucson, AZ. I believe we have around 30 players signed up so far, but we'd like to double that and make some noise in Tucson. Please send me an email if you plan to play. Also, let me know if you're interested in the "truck-pool". Let's plan to meet at the Whirlwind Casino at 7:15...breakfast at Cracker Barrel. You http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/02/cactus-and-pine-1st-hack-attack-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-3650945015025941102Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:49:00 +00002012-02-07T14:54:07.724-07:00ERSJob CACTUS & PINE, GCSA EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL SERVICE Date: February 3rd, 2012 Position: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Course Name: The Rim Golf Club ~ Payson, AZ Duties: Staff Scheduling and Training. Chemical & fertilizer application & calibration, irrigation repair, scheduling http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/02/ers-assistant-golf-course.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-5461487834203847336Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:20:00 +00002012-02-01T09:20:43.253-07:00 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, LAST DAY TO SIGN UP!! We have an exciting event coming up for you in Tucson & Phoenix so that you can obtain .Six Five (.65) GCSAA CEU's AND Six (6) OPM CEU's. Let's start the new year off taking care of business and receive all the credits you need for 2012!! Registration is limited, so sign up now for Tucson, Wednesday, February 8th, or Phoenix, Thursday, February 9th.http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/02/friday-february-3rd-last-day-to-sign-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-42281038863977986Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:53:00 +00002012-01-30T10:53:02.688-07:00 Now is your chance that you’ve been waiting for… Submit an article or two for our Upcoming Cactus Clippings publications! Turf News & Projects, Research, Data, Human Interest, Pictures, Graph’s, etc. are being welcomed! We’re thirsty to hear from you, our Members!   The publication of our Cactus Clippings also means we are accepting limited advertising options for you! Contact us today if http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/01/cactus-pine-news-publication-cactus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-2150023881647633194Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:33:00 +00002012-02-07T14:54:07.726-07:00ERSJob CACTUS & PINE, GCSA EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL SERVICE Date: January 24th, 2012 Position: Estimator Course Name: Integrated Landscape Management, LLC Duties: Analyzes blueprints, google earth, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/01/ers-estimator-intergrated-landscape.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-2110652003459521667Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:29:00 +00002012-01-24T08:30:01.447-07:00 FYI for some of our Arcadia area superintendents…   We will be collecting citrus again starting this Saturday to confound the dreaded roof rats.  The focus of the program is to provide homeowners who pick their fruit, a convenient location to donate. Attached is our flyer for the 2012 collection, this year we are encouraging different groups and local companies to sponsor a fruit collectionhttp://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/01/arcadia-citrus-program-starting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-463955978116055603Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:59:00 +00002012-02-07T14:54:07.727-07:00ERSJob CACTUS & PINE, GCSA EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL SERVICE Date: January 23rd, 2012 Position: Mechanic Course Name: Turf Equipment Source Duties: Fix, maintain, service, grind reels, diagnose, repair and operate equipment Salary: Depending on experience Benefits:http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/01/ers-mechanic-turf-equipment-source.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-3310525843927422236Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:41:00 +00002012-02-07T14:56:12.797-07:00ERSJob CACTUS & PINE, GCSA EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL SERVICE Date: January 17th, 2012 Position: Equipment Mechanic Course Name: National Golf Maintenance ~ Recreation Centers of Sun City~ Duties: Maintain and repair all equipment associated with golf course maintenance. Salary:http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/01/equipment-mechanic-ers-national-golf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-2131963360819956503Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:52:00 +00002012-01-17T13:08:34.379-07:00Ladies and Gentlemen, My name is Jonathan Williams and I am the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at La Paloma Country Club in Tucson, Arizona. The staff here at La Paloma has volunteered the facility to host a Cactus and Pine Hack Attack Event. For those of you unfamiliar with Hack Attack, it is a golf outing setup by several superintendents and vendors in the Scottsdale area in order to http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/01/cactus-and-pine-hack-attack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-7318866714848724928Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:42:00 +00002012-01-17T08:42:28.041-07:00 Water Quality and Water Reclamation Online Event FREE!  Online!!!  January 25, 2012 http://www.globalspec.com/events/eventdetails?eventId=120 GlobalSpec's FREE online event, Water Quality & Water Reclamation, gives you the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and solutions from leading suppliers to the water and wastewater industry – all from the convenience of your desktop. http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/01/water-quality-and-water-reclamation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-4799006464969545378Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:34:00 +00002012-01-11T09:34:05.716-07:00 Cactus & Pine is proud to announce its first event of 2012! An Informative/Educational Field Trip & Tour of: Hickman's Family Farms has been family-owned and operated in Arizona since 1944. In its early days, Hickman's entered the Arizona food service market by providing fresh, locally produced eggs direct to small independent restaurants, and directly to consumers. Every afternoon, one http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/01/wow-save-this-date-thursday-january.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-6553125778413367629Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:12:00 +00002012-01-10T15:48:22.476-07:00ERSJob      CACTUS & PINE, GCSA EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL SERVICE Date: January 10th, 2012 Position: Field Superintendent Course Name: PureGreen Landscape, LLC Duties: Plan daily maintenance landscaping tasks Manage multiple crews which include mobile crews and onsite crews Monitor and http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/01/ers-puregreen-landscape-llc-field.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-9154253732994762146Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:05:00 +00002012-01-10T13:05:04.679-07:00 Cactus & Pine Members: Unfortunately my desktop computer that receives Carmella@cactusandpine.org emails crashed! Our computer tech is currently trying to rescue all of my programs & documents, although has yet to be able to pull up my .org email account! I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and want to state that I wasn’t ignoring any email sent to .org vs.: carmella@cactusandpine.com,http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/01/carmellas-org-email-address-under.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-8034274786313701019Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:28:00 +00002012-01-06T07:28:36.519-07:00Happy New Year From Cactus & Pine, GCSA!!! We have an exciting event coming up for you in Tucson & Phoenix so that you can obtain Six (6) GCSAA CEU's AND Six (6) OPM CEU's. Let's start the new year off taking care of business and receive all the credits you need for the 2012!! Registration is limited, so sign up now for Tucson, Wednesday, February 8th, or Phoenix, Thursday, February 9th. Call: http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-technology-for-turf-management.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-5804795769608479438Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:54:00 +00002011-12-21T07:54:53.636-07:00   Hope your holidays are decorated with the laughter of loved ones, the warmth of good cheer, and every joy of the season! May your Holidays be Wonderful, Happy & Safe! Sincerely want to wish all of you & your families a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from Cactus & Pine Board of Director’s & Carmella.   May your 2012 be filled with Breath taking memories!         Carmella http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-christmas-happy-holidays-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-681746710079774142Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:34:00 +00002011-12-14T08:39:32.111-07:00EquipmentClassifiedFor SaleFairway Aerator: $400 Blades in good condition, Front cylinder damaged for lowering and raising machine for depth. Would need rebuilt. Z Screen: $250 Without the vibrating motor,other than that everything is in good shape. Fairly new tires as well. Aer-way:$400 Used for fwy aeration.In Good condition, No use for it anymore. Any interest in any of the above equipment, contact Mark http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2011/12/for-sale-misc-equipt-aerator-zscreen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-4017199053818434886Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:38:00 +00002011-12-12T09:38:51.018-07:00 Due to an extreme inclement weather forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 13th, the decision was made to postpone our Karsten Turfgrass Golf Challenge. More Details Soon to Follow!!!   Carmella Ruggiero Cactus & Pine, GCSA Executive Director 10685 N. 69th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-609-6778 Phone 480-348-5976 Fax 480-600-3786 Cell carmella@cactusandpine.com http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-karsten-turfgrass-golf-challenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-5602997975408331222Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:00:00 +00002012-01-10T15:48:22.479-07:00ERSJob CACTUS & PINE, GCSA EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL SERVICE Date: December 11th, 2011 Position: Facilities & Fleet Maintenance Manager Course Name: Integrated Landscape Management, LLC Duties: Manage a continuous, co-coordinated and comprehensive fleet, and facilities services in a timely and cost http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2011/12/ers-facilities-fleet-maintenance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-7104317993102799694Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:47:00 +00002011-12-11T12:47:59.862-07:00_______________________________________________UATurfInfo mailing listUATurfInfo@CALS.arizona.eduhttp://CALSmail.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/uaturfinfo   Two turfgrass painting (or coloring, dying, tinting) demonstrations conducted by USGA and UA will be available for viewing on non-overseeded golf course greens. There are 11 products being applied during this winter and following 4 http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2011/12/turf-painting-demonstration-field-days.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-3997683679941755699Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:22:00 +00002011-12-10T11:22:32.635-07:00Holiday Party Attendees:  Please note that the address for the location of the Holiday Party @ Bell Lanes is:Bell Lanes16810 N. 99th Ave. Sun City, AZPhone: 623-876-3050 http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-party-location-bell-lanes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-23099136623652729Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:32:00 +00002011-12-01T16:32:17.950-07:00 2011 Cactus & Pine Holiday Party Hosted by Our Affiliate Members in Appreciation of Your Business!                           <!--[if gte vml 1]> <![endif]--><![if !vml]><![endif]>Please join us http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-almost-too-late-dont-miss-out-rsvp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752985015272854042.post-3203414054036083394Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:11:00 +00002011-11-23T07:11:26.297-07:00 Cactus & Pine, CGCS has recognized that our community is in dire need of many things for the less fortunate this Holiday Season. We have three major events coming up, the GM/Professional/Golf Course Superintendent Event, Our Holiday Party and The Karsten Turfgrass Golf Challenge and would sincerely appreciate if you could donate canned goods, non perishable items and/or a cash donation to help http://cactusandpine.blogspot.com/2011/11/lets-help-out-our-community-this-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cactus and Pine GCSA)0