STMA in ActionSTMA welcomes new 2007 members!

As a new member, you now havean instant network of peers whoare willing LO share their bestpractices, and quick access to

information, education, and resources fromSTMA. We believe STMA's programs andservices will help you do your job better andhelp to save you time and money.''\i'e hope you'll take advantage ofthe benefits

of membership:A monthly electronic newsletter that commu-nicates association and industry information,new resources, and available technology.A hard copy of the Membership DirectoryCertificate of membership and a member-ship card.Access to the Member's Only section ofwww.sportsturfmanager.org, which has arem-time membership directory andemployment opportuntties.Access to Mirhijran State's 'Iurfgrass

Information File, the green industry's great-est resource for up-to-date technical infor-mation, a $100 value.Ability to enter your field or complex inthe nationally recognized Field of the YearAwards Program.Opportunity to become a Certified SportsField Manager (CSFM) to showcase yourprofessionalism.Reduced fee for conference educationalsessions specific to sports turf management.Discounts on merchandise and sports turfresources.Opportunity to participate in volunteerleadership positions.Opportunity to join one of STMA's affihat-ed chapters for a strong local network.(Each chapter sets its own local dues.)SPQrlsliirjMagazine each monthThe ability to apply for scholarships (stu-dents only).................... - ...... , ... ............. " ....,.................... ........"....................... ,...... , . ....... --......."'........................................ ~

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Andresen receivesMeritorious

Service AwardThe Iowa Turfgrass lnstnure [l'Il] named Mike

Andresen, CSFMas the 2007 recipient of the ITI

Meritorious Service Award during the 73rd Iowa

Turfgrass Conference. Mike is the Athletic Turf

Manager for Iowa State University Athletics.

Mike served on the ITI Board of Trustees from

1996to 2003, and was ITI President in 2001. Mike

is also president of STMA,

Mike has shown outstanding leadership

and vision in serving Ill, the Iowa Sports Turf

Managers Association 11STMAl. and STMA,

Mike has worked tirelessly to improve educa-

tional opportunities for Professional Turf

Managers. Mike worked to develop a mecha-

nism to disseminate scientific, professional

and practical knowledge to those persons

engaged in or concerned with the mainte-

nance 01safe and improved sports turf areas.

Mike joined the Iowa State University

Athletic Department as Turf Manager in 1996.

That fall, STMA named Jack Trice Field its

College/University Field of the Year.landscape

Management recognized Mike and his crew asan NlM 100" Top Green Industry Organization.

The Iowa Board of Regents also recognized

Mike for his work, Mike earned the designation

Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) in 2000.Prior to ISU, Mike served as the Iowa Cubs

Head Groundskeeper and was honored twiceas the Groundskeeper of the Year,

The Iowa Turfgrass Institute provides edu-

cation for Professional rurtqrese manaeers

through the IOW8 Turforasa Conference and

Trade Show in January and the Iowa Turfgrass

Field day in July, III provides nearly $50,000each yearforturfgrass research at Iowa State,

and administers more than $5,000 in scholar-

ships for students in turtqress management.

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