LaFontaine Endowment Golf Outing
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The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation (MTF) is a nonprofit organization, which supports research at Michigan State University to find better turfgrasses and better methods of turfgrass maintenance. Incorporated in 1957, the MTF has achieved success in fulfilling these needs through research and education. Located at the Robert W. Hancock Turfgrass Research Center on the Michigan State University campus, the MTF continues its successes in these areas by working closely with the University and the industry.
Our membership reflects the full diversity of turfgrass professionals and aficionados, including homeowners, golf courses, seed and sod growers, municipalities, parks and recreational areas, lawn and landscape contractors, sports turf managers, athletic associations, cemetery associations and other facets of the industry. Membership is offered to everyone interested in the betterment and enjoyment of turfgrass. Homeowners, golfers and athletes who use turfgrass, in particular, are encouraged to join the professionals in supporting turfgrass research by becoming a "Friend of Turf"
The Mission of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation is to work in partnership with Michigan State University, supporting ongoing programs in research, education and extension in the area of professional turfgrass management that will benefit all individuals who manage turfgrasses or derive pleasure from the results of such management.
TeeTimes4Turf
Dear Friends of MTF and MSU Turf,
The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation in cooperation with the Michigan State University Turfgrass Science Team is undertaking an effort to raise funds to support turfgrass research at MSU. We are launching a fundraising effort called TeeTimes4Turf (www.teetimes4turf.com). TeeTimes4Turf will be an online auction for golf packages at golf courses throughout Michigan and the country with all of the proceeds going to support turfgrass research at MSU. TeeTimes4Turf allows all golf facilities, public, private, and resort, to donate towards turfgrass research efforts at MSU by donating a golf package. All donations are tax deductible and eligible for recognition as a contribution to Michigan State University. We will accept round donations until April 5th. The auction will begin on April 16th and run through May 6th.
Donate a golf package by visiting www.teetimes4turf.com, click on the ‘Donate’ icon and fill in the form. All of the information is in the form and there are fields to complete if you have restrictions on time or day of play. Your efforts will help ensure the continued success of the MSU Turfgrass Science Team. On behalf of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and the MSU Turfgrass Science Team, thank you for your support. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Dan Boak Gordon LaFontaine
MTF President MTF Executive Director
The Turfgrass Faculty at MSU
Joe Vargas│Trey Rogers│Kevin Frank│Jim Crum│Ron Calhoun│Thom Nikolai│David Gilstrap│David Smitley│Paul Rieke│Suzanne Lang│Kurt Steinke│Yusong Mu
Please click on the following link to donate golf rounds to MTF and MSU for turfgrass research. Donations will be accepted until April 5, 2010. Thank you.
Turfgrass Information File (TGIF)
The 2009 TIC Annual Report will bring you up to date on what's happened with the Center during 2009. Here are some quick highlights:
* 1.3+ million search results presented
* 41% of TGIF records now link to full text
* 15,000+ new TGIF records
* 20 TIC-hosted websites for full-text content, in partnership with digital cooperators
* 60+ academic institutional subscribers worldwide
* 10 organizations with blanket-access arrangements to TGIF
* and more!
We hope you agree that there are great things continuing to happen with both TIC & TGIF. While things are certainly more challenging financially, we continue to push the work forward, and hope you find much value in the outcome of those efforts.
We'd also like to especially point out the inside back cover's summaries of "How You Can Help" and "Future Directions" - both are areas where your support and assistance are needed and appreciated."
Michigan Turfgrass Foundation contact information
Please utilize the following address, telephone number and administration person for contacting the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation:
Michigan Turfgrass Foundation
PO Box 27156
Lansing, MI 48909-7156
Contact Rebecca Schoch at 517-392-5003