The Western Canada Turfgrass Association has over 850 members who are interested
in further education, turfgrass research and the exchange information related
to turfgrass management. The members represent a diversity of interest such
as golf courses, school boards, municipalities, sod farms, nurseries, landscapers,
lawn bowling greens, and the trade which supplies the industry.
The organization
is actively involved in the promotion and support of research, education
and discussion in turfgrass management. The following are some of the
activities of the Association:
- The Turf Line News (TLN):
The TLN is a magazine that is sent to all members. It contains news
of coming events, Association activities, current research, mechanics page,
employment notices, advertising, general information as well as articles
of interest to the membership. The TLN is published every other month (6
times per year).
- Annual Conference:
The Association sponsors a three day Conference covering many areas in turfgrass
management. The Conference, including an extensive Exhibitors' Display,
is held in late February at various locations in British Columbia. It provides
an opportunity not only to hear up-to-date presentations on turfgrass management
subjects, but also to meet and exchange experiences with others having the
same interests. Many of the formal presentations are published in the Turf
Line News after the Conference.
- Traveling Annual Road
Show (TARS): These popular events are held in various locations in all
five regions of BC 1-2 times annually. The WCTA brings in speaker/s to address
turfgrass issues and generally provide WCTA members an opportunity to collect
more CEC's (see #8). In addition, updates to the WCTA Research Program are
communicated. Any profits from the TARS events are donated to the WCTA Research.
- Research Program:
The Association grants assistance to institutional turfgrass research projects
and member demonstration projects; and promotes the availability of the
resulting information. All current members will receive the Annual Research
Report for the previous year. 10% of all Association dues collected is
donated directly to turfgrass research in addition to others special
funds generated by the Association.
- Membership Directory:
In August each year all WCTA members are sent a current directory including:
members' name, organization, addresses, phone, fax numbers and email. This
list is distributed only to members.
- Networking: WCTA provides
an opportunity for turfgrass professionals to network with other professionals.
A special networking program and information is provided for turfgrass equipment
Mechanics.
- Employment Network Service:
Via email the WCTA sends information on job openings in issues of the Turf
Line News and also in timely mailings. Advertising for employees is
free for WCTA members.
- BC Pesticide Applicator’s
Certificate Recertification: Members of the WCTA may enroll in the WCTA
record keeping for their Recertification. The WCTA will offer several presentations
around BC during the year, in addition to presentations at the Annual Conference,
to provide an opportunity to obtain "Continuing Education Credits" toward
their recertification by CEC’s.
- WCTA Web Site: www.wctaturf.com
is updated on a regular basis to provide information on WCTA and allied association
events, TLN advertisers, links, WCTA Research projects, and summaries of
final research reports.
The Assocation can benefit you.
The membership dues are only $195 per annum or $60 for a full time student.
Your support for this worthwhile organization of turfgrass professionals
is respectfully solicited.
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