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This is the page 38
of the 1949-1959 minutes of the"Florida Association of Golf Course
Superintendents, written in the hand of secretary Mr. Joe Konwinski.
The entire 10 years are contained in two books, which have been scanned
to CD. I am currently transcribing the text, a sample of which follows.
The minutes describe the first use of 2,4-D on a Florida golf course,
the early use of hybrid bermudagrasses, and other industry innovations.
~ Phil Busey, turf@ufl.edu
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Aug. 21, 1951
The 1951 Aug. meeting
of the Fla Asso. of Golf Course Supt's was held at the Miami C. C. - Pres.
John Schabinger conducting. The financial report for 1950-51 was
lead by the Trea. and accepted.
Tift grass first subject
discussed. Red Laurence - less fungicide - lot to learn about grass problems
- a good mower to cut it - 1/4" seems best height to cut. Tees
+ fairways cut regular. Washboard effect if let go. Laurence
said maybe grass better for seasonal than year around. Let it grow in
summer cut back in the fall. Cut down fert. + top-dress. Keep records
impt. Mark Mahannah - Pres. appoint a committee to establish facts on
Tift grass. Joe Konswinski, Ernest Felton + Gene Tift.
Schmeisser pitching green 1945.
Loyd Watkins Pro. M[iami] C. C. putting condition fine consistant [sic]
grain.
C. C. Kelly planted 9 greens 20th July to Aug 1 fast growth. Felton spiking
help keeps nap off.
Bird 10 greens Miami Shores 6 weeks spiking good.
Blackledge feed a lot to look good then too much mat.
C. C. Shaw pea green color natural color.
Schmeisser marl dark green sandy soil lite color.
Purdon 2 greens satisfied.
Weeks 18 greens + 18 tees - speaking for Plantation sod web worm let green
get too long then had to cut down.
After our Tift grass
discussion the election of officers for the new year. Nominating
Committee Ward Wood Pres. Hans Schmeisser Vice Pres. Joe Konwinski Sect.-Trea.
Trustees Harry Purdon Walter Weeks Ernest Felton.
Slate accepted by
club by Red Laurence closing nominations and a unanimous vote was cast.
Pictures were taken by the Herald for publication in the paper.
Outgoing Pres. J. Schabinger gave a parting talk to the club and thanked
all for the cooperation given him during his year in office. This
spirit is shown on our course how the supt's help one another. One
of our major problems give public a course they are proud to play on.
John said that he knew all members would help our new Pres. Woody in the
same cooperative manner.
Jimmy Byrnes sports
editor Miami Herald was made an honorary member. Motion C. C. Shaw
second Mark Mahannah. Passed. Jimmy gave a talk on his appreciation
to be one of us.
Ralph Pool Ormond Beach
strain best color - stiff texture - seems course [sic]. Motion to
adjourn second Red Laurence. Glen Bird invitation Miami Shores for
Sept. meeting. Lunch and refreshments were served by the M.[iami]
C. C. golf before + after the meeting. A wrist watch was presented
to the Sect-Trea. by the organization.
Members + Guest present
Mark Mahannah
Red Laurence
C. C. Kelly
E. Felton
Glen Bird
Joe Krol
H. Moore
J. O'Rourke
Ward Wood
F. Stott
H. Purdon
L. Watkins
W. Weeks
H. Schmeisser
C. C. Shaw
Close [?] M.[iami] C. C.
R. Pool
Buddy Godwin
J. Blackledge
J. Byrnes Herald
Dildine [?] Mgr.
Joe Konwinski
J. Scheabinger
J. R. Konwinski
Sept 1951-52
My goals are:
1. Preserve this valuable
historical work in the living memory of golf course superintendents and all who care about
turf. To accomplish this, I would like to place the entire record, supporting
photographs, and other historical information, on the World Wide Web.
2. Continue to work with Mr.
Ralph White and others to write the History of Turf in Florida.
This is entirely a volunteer effort,
that is, it is out of love for the hard working people who have made the industry
what it is today, therefore (speaking for Ralph as well) we appreciate all forms of
support, including faded photos, dog-eared journals, live interviews, and especially good
wishes and constructive criticisms.
Phil Busey, turf@ufl.edu
21 August 2001
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