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The NATION AL.GREENKEEPER

Official Organ of The National Association of Greenlceepers of America

Published monthly at 407 Caxton Building, Cleveland, Ohio.Contents copyright, 1926, by The National Greenkeeper, Inc., Publishers.

All Rights Reserved-None of the contents of this magazine, either wholly or in part, may be reprinted in any other magazine.

VOLUME 1.

An Editorial

No. 1.

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By G. A. FARLEY

rVelco11te, fellow greellkeepers I HelP hold ollr standardhigh,

That N. A. G. A. colors 11ta~ywave agai1lst the sky IThat golfers of America may see theln from afar,A nd know what 11/a/?eS it possible to play a course m

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FOR the first time in the history of golf, the pro-fession of Greenkeeping is coming into its own.In establishing the new organization along the lines

of education, fraternity and protection, the National As-sociation of Greenkeepers of America is doing a greatwork, not only for every member greenkeeper, but forevery individual gal fer in America.

:Many of the older green keepers of the United Statesand Canada have established enviable reputations, andthey are reputations which have been made without thesupport of any great amount of publicity. Now theNATIONAL GREENKEEPER has been establishedas the voice of the National Association, and methods ofnotably successful green keepers are described for thebenefit of other members. lVlany keepers of good greens,known in their local districts for their fine work, willfind themselves in the national spot light. This is as itshould be. \'That anyone man has done, and done well,is worthy of the recognition and appreciation of others\\"ho are aiming at the same target.

Greenkeepers have been prone to say little for them-selves. One of the best greenkeepers I know, whenasked to \\"rite up a little story about himself and his golfcourse, replied, "Don't ask that of me. I'd rather plowit up than write it up." In one of the succeeding issuesof the NATIONAL GREENKEEPER his story willappear, and he will write it himsel f.

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All over the country there are young greenkeepers,some of them well established in greenkeeping work, andothers who are learning how to properly Inaintain golfcourses. These men are in the process of perfectingtheir knowledge of greenkeeping. From their numberfuture officials of the National Association will bedrawn. lVIany of these young greenkeepers will be heardfrom, and what they are accomplishing is of the greatestinterest to all the members of the Association. The na-tional organization, established by experienced green-keepers for the benefit of all men in the profession,forms a solid foundation upon which young membersmay build their future.

The Employment Bureau conducted for members willundoubtedly be much appreciated by golf club officials,and particularly will this be true of the officers of newlybuilt clubs. It is one thing to need a good greenkeeper,but quite another matter to find him .

Provisions in the By-Laws for a Death Benefit Fund,and a Beneficiary Fund for disabled and needy mem-bers are a permanent security against misfortune.

A spirit of helpfulness pervades the entire organiza-tion. It is a brotherhood founded upon Unselfishness, afraternity cemented by bonds of common interest whichwill strengthen with the years.

A HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATIONOF THE

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GREENKEEPERSOF AMERICA

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W. J. RockefellerInverness Club

Toledo

THE organization of The National Association ofGreenkeepers of America, while it actually tookplace in September, has really been in the minds

of the greenkeepers for over a year. So it was not anew idea put forward by a few men but rather wasthe combination of the thoughts and desires of green-keepers all over the country.

The new President of the Association,~Ir. John ?vIorley, as most greenkeppersknow, is a much traveled man. He hasmade a practice of visiting golf clubs invarious parts of the country, in most caseshaying been caIled in consultation by theclub officials and greenkeepers to helpthem out of some difficulty. During thepast two years l\1r. :Morley visited overa hundred golf courses.

On these trips the question of green-keeping and the work of greenkeepers in•general was naturally a subject of con-yersation and out of this grew a generaland specific request on the part of thegreenkeepers for IHr. l\IIorley to inaug-urate a movement which would bringtogether the greenkeepers of the countryin a National Association. The green-keepers felt that such an association coulddo a great work in advancing the art and science ofgreenkeeping and that it could carry out an educationalprogram of a practical character that would result ingreat economics to the clubs of the nation.

For a long time l\ir. l\iorley felt that the burden oforganizing a National Association was too great, butfinally consented to undertake it with the assurance thathe would have the actiye support of not only the green-keepers in his own district, but those with whom hehad become acquainted in his travels. So he issued acall for a meeting of greenkeepers at Sylvania GolfClub, Toledo on :\Ionday, September 13, 1926.

The Organization Meeting in ToledoThe call of the Toledo meeting stating that the object

was to form a National Association of Greenkepeersbrought a splendid response, although the notice was

comparatively short. About sixty greenkeepers sat downto luncheon where they were welcomed by the Presidentof the Sylvania Golf Club. After the luncheon Dr. ]. vV.Hartshorn, Chairman of the Toledo Green Section, wasin'troduc~d by the President and opened the meeting witha splendid speech of encouragement and endorsement of

the new Association and said the clubswould welcome it because it would be adistinct help to the green keepers andGreen committee chairmen. Said he alsobelieved that the greenkeepers wouldbenefit by getting together in the sameway that other associations of businessmen had been successful. He then in-troduced :Mr. l\10rley who was enthusi-astically received.

lVIr. lVIorley opened his remarks bystating that he felt the great responsibility"he had undertaken by beginning a move-ment of such magnitude and importanceand in order that everything should bestated clearly and definitely he had writ-ten a paper setting forth the aims and ob-jects of the Association as he interpretedthem from his contact with greenkeepersthrough the country. lVIr. l\10rley's ad-dress follows:

Aims and Objects of the National Association ofGreenkeepers of America

The association of mankind for the purpose of advanccmentand improvement is a divine arrangement. Men are madc forcompanionship. No life is, or can be, self existent. We dependupon each other. We should organize on those principles whichhave lived and been recognizcd wherever men have been foundwho have devoted themselves to the happiness of others, andsought to make men wiser, braver and better, and imbued themwith aspirations of a nobler manhood. If these teachings couldfind a throne in every heart, if they could find expression in thedaily acts of men, they would put a new color into life and anew light on the face of humanity.

This Association will be founded on justice, faithful brother-hood and generous benevolence. It will seek to so mould and in-fluence human character as to make men rightly appreciate andesteem one another. Vlfe will endeavor to make our Associa-tion the outgrowth of the spirit and the prevailing sentiments ofthe times. Character has more to do with healthy human prog-ress than any other of the many elements of civilization. Itis the gem of life, which ennobles man and lifts the human tothe divine image.

It will bc the purpose of the National Association of Green-keepers of Amer~ca to build up the highest type of character,

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and stand as the champion advocate and auxiliary of the bestinterest of Golfdom. We present its teachings and principles asa good moral force, with the utmost confidence and appeal to itsfruits as verified by our record ..

* * * * *This meeting has been called for the express purpose of en-

deavoring to cement the greenkeepers of the United States andCanada in a closer relationship with each other, and to out-line its aims and objects, also to discuss the best methods tocarry out its work for the future.

It has been my privilege during the many years employed as agreenkeeper to have visited probably more golf courses and tohave interviewed more greenkeepers than the average person.On several occasions I have been approached relative to thecreating of a National organization. For some time I have beenreluctant to assist in this move, because I was formerly of theopinion that the Green Section would cover the wants and needsof the various greenkeepers. But when the facts are taken intoconsideration-that for three years I have had an average offorty golf courses on my hands through visitations and cor-respondence, I am led to believe that there are other green-keepers in this country doing the same thing. This demon-strates that the Green Section is not in a position to carry outthe work that is essential to the general welfare of the golfingfraternity.

A large number of greenkeepers feel that greater progressmay be obtained if they were united to solve the many vexingproblems which confront greenkeepers in general. To those whohave had several years' experience on their courses, it is onlynatural to expect that they feel they are the best judges as towhat may be considered the right or the wrong thing to do.

The green keepers also feel that the Green Section is com-posed of the chairmen of Green committees, and greenkeepershave no voice in its managem'ent or conduct. The professionalgolfers have their own Association. It is only natural and rightthat green keepers who are foremost and called upon to bringtheir courses up to a high standard of efficiency, should be ableto carry out their work if properly organized.

A greenkeeper, after two or more years of experience, be-comes attached to his course. He is in love with every blade ofgrass that he causes to grow upon it. In no sense of the wordcan an Association of greenkeepers be classified as a labor or-ganization, for the green keeper would be out of place in one.Greenkeeping is a profession rightly known among the Arts andSciences. I have often known of green keepers who were outon the course at six o'clock in the morning, and after supper re-turn and labor until midnight watering the putting greens.

We desire co-operation with one another, to give and receiveadvice whenever desired, and we believe that in time we willbe in a position to give the golfing fraternity all the assistanceit needs. In other words, we want an organization that thechairman of the Green committee can look at with pride. Youshow me a course that is up to date, and I will show you achairman of the Green committee and a greenkeeper who arelike two peas in a pod. But we must remember that with somany new courses being constructed in all parts of the country,and the lack of men fully conversant with the art of green-keeping, often there is a strained feeling between employer andemployee. Vve propose to try and remedy this by instructingthem as far as possible as to what is the right thing to do.To those who wish to study along theoretical lines, we invitethem to enroll in our Correspondence Course in Greenkeeping.

'vVe hope to secure the publication of a magazine entirelydevoted to the interest of greenkeeping, and to encourage ourmembers to express themselves by writing articles pertainingto their methods, written in their own way, and to invite themto send for any information they may care to ask for.

We want to know what there is on the market for sale whichmay apply to the welfare of a golf course, and save the manu-facturers and their agents the expense of sending- out circularsand other printed matter to clubs where some of them are neverread, but often thrown into the waste basket by the club sec-retary.

We expect to get a copy of this monthly magazine into thehands of all greenkeepers, then all a manufacturer needs to dois to advertise what he wants to sell in its pages.

And I hereby recommend that this Association adopt and aidas far as possible a monthly magazine to be known as THENATIONAL GH.EENKEEPER, and that this publicationwhich shall be our official organ, shall be devoted exclusively tothe general welfare of Greenkeeping. It shall not cost morethan $2.00 per annum, and each member shall receive a copy ofeach issue, the expense to be deducted from the annual dues.This publication shall be supported by outside capital, thusrelieving the Association of any liability or expense.

In calling this meeting we did not care at this time to broad-cast it all over the country, because at this season of the yearit is often a hardship and impossible for many greenkeepers toleave their courses for more than one day. Believing thatwhat may be the general welfare of one may be the concernof all, we are of the opinion that what we may do today will ina general way meet with the approval of others.

We should elect a President, first Vice-President, second Vice-President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and Treasurer, and aBoard of ten Directors to act in conj unction with the officersnamed. I believe it would be a good idea to elect officers with awide area in view, as we know of several who are interested .but unable to be present. If we desire to give the Associationa broad field there should be one named from Toledo, Detroit,Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, Boston,and Kansas City. I believe that a committee should be appointedto suggest or recommend to us officials that in their judgmentare full of pep and prestige. There should be a committee ap-pointed to approve the aims and objects of the Association, aswell as a committee on By-Laws and Finance. Should weelect anyone who is not present and who fails to accept theposition, the position should be filled by the Executive com-mittee or the President of the organization.

I t may be a good idea to hold our next meeting in Pittsburghtoward the end of October, and to ask that other meetings beheld in various golfing districts, which some of our charter mem-bers may attend in order to outline our aims and objects and en-roll all greenkeepers who may wish to become members.

But remember that all who enroll in our Association today willbe charter members, and they will some day look back with prideand honor for having done so. \\Then we get this organizationpresented in our magazine and in the hands of all greenkeepers,you will find it an organization to be proud of, and there is nodoubt that our membership will be well established throughoutthe United States.

In behalf of the green keepers present, we desire to extendto Dr. Hartshorn, Mr. Barton and the members of the SylvaniaGolf Club our sincere thanks and gratitude for their cordialwelcome and generous hospitality on this occasion.

1\1r. Morley's address met with applause followingwhich a motion was unanimously carried approving thepurposes as outlined, including the adoption of anofficial organ to be published for the National Associa-tion, such magazine to be issued monthly and knownas "THE NATIONAL GREENKEEPER."

Dr. Hartshorn then appointed a nominating committeefrom the floor consisting of Fred Burkhardt of Cleve-land, \\T. J. Rockefeller, Toledo and James Muirden,Cincinnati, to choose and submit for approval at thismeeting a list of officers to act for the National Associ-ation.

Upon retirement of the nominating committee copiesof the prospectus of the newly proposed official maga-zine, THE NATIONAL GREENKEEPER, were distributedto those present and an open discussion relative to thevalue of such an organ followed. It was the consensusof opinion that such a magazine published in the directinterests of the green keepers would be of inestimablevalue, and a great deal of enthusiasm was shown by allpresent.

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EXECUTIVE COIVI1\:IITTEE

Dr. Hartshorn then called upon :Mr. Burkhardt,Chairman of the nominating commitee, to make his re-port. The report of the nominating committee submittedfor approval the following list of names:

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support the building of an everlasting monument to theprofession of greenkeeping.

lVIr. Morley then appointed a committee to draft resolu-tions and By-Laws as follows-Fred Burkhardt, Chair-man, '\'alter C. Reed, Ben VV. Zink and G. A. Farley.

The newly appointed committee on Resolutions andBy-Laws was charged to meet at the earliest possiblemoment and start work on outlining a framework tosubmit to the officers of the new association at a proposedmeeting to be held in Pittsburgh, about November 1.

Mr. 1\'Iorley suggested that a delegation of charterMembers attend a meeting which he would take stepsto arrange during the last week of October at some con-venient point in the Pittsburgh district, notice of whichwould be mailed in due time. This suggestion of 1\1r.:Morley met with the approval of the assembled companyand it was moved and seconded to arrange such an Octo-ber meeting.

:Mr. 1\'Iorley in his final talk asked for enrollments tothe Charter membership list and impressed those pres-ent with the fact that they would later refer with prideto having signed as Charter members of The 'NationalAssociation of Greenkeepers of America. He suggestedthat one half year's dues, amounting to five dollars, bepaid for membership up to the time of the annual meet-ing. This was agreed upon after general discussion.Registration was immediately started and the followingnames appear on the orginal list of charter members:

F. Burkhardt Westwood C. C. Rocky River, O."Valter C. Reed Pepper Pike C. C. Chagrin Falls, C.Ben W. Zink Acacia C. C. So. Suc1id, O.Bob Zink Shaker Heights C. C. Cleveland, O.E. J. Corlett Beechmont C. C. Cleveland, O.J. Sheridan Chagrin Valley C. C. Chagrin Falls, O.R. J. Miller Spring Valley C. C. Elyria, O.Jacob Sands Cedarhurst C. C. \Vickliffe, O.Albert Franz Spring Valley C. C. Elyria, O.Lawrence Eats Willowick C. C. \Villoughby, O.C. G. Barton Sylvania C. C. Toledo, O.Lawrence Huber Elks Club Columbus, O.\V. E. Knowles Highhland Park G. C. Cleveland, O.Lewis W. Dobson Pepper Pike C. C. Chargrin Falls, C.O. Woodhouse Hillcrest C. C. Cincinnati, O.C. Bain Oakwood C. C. Cleveland, O.Jake Schnapp Country Club Toledo, O.,,\,. J. Rockefeller Inverness Club Toledo, O.Charles Meyers Heatherdowns G. C. Toledo, O.Mack Burke Scioto C. C. Columbus, O.Gordon A. l\leyer Three Rivers Club Cincinnati, O.Jas. Muirden Ridgewood G. C. Lockland, O.John Morley Youngstown C. C. Youngstown, O.Gordon A. Meyer Three Rivers C. C. Clives, O.John Pressler Allegheny C. C. Sewickley, Pa.James Muirden Ridgewood G. C. Lockland, O.John MacGregor Chicago G. C. \Vheaton, Ill.Charles Erickson Minikahda Club Minneapolis, Minn.Mack Burke Scioto C. C. Columbus, O.Alex McPherson Detroit G. C. Detroit, Mich.John McNamara Pittsburgh Field Club Pittsburgh, Pa.

:Mr. Morley expressed his belief that the charter mem-bership list should be kept open until the annual meet-ing to be held in Chicago the week of March 21, to givegreenkeepers over a wide area an opportunity to enroll

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OFFICERSJOH:\' 1IoRLEY]OH:\' McNA~IARA\V. J. ROCKEFELLERALEX ).ICPHERSO:\,G. A. FARLEY

Allegheny Country Club Pittsburgh, Pa.)'Ierion Cricket Club Philadelphia, Pa.Minekahda Club 11inneapolis, Minn.Chicago Golf Club Chicago, Ill.Scioto Country Club Columbus, O.Garden City Club Long Island, N. Y.Druid Hills Golf Club Kansas City, Mo.Ridgewood Golf Club Cincinnati, O.\Vestwood Country Club Cleveland, O.

Fr~d BurkhardtWestwood Country Club

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PresidentFirst V ice-PresidelltSecretar)'TreasurerAsst. Sec.- Treas.

John PresslerJoseph ValentineCharles EricksonJohn 11acGregor)'1ack BurkeH. LukeA. J. AllenJames 1IuirdenFred Burkhardt

Dr. Hartshorn after reading the report asked for amotion to elect officers as named. It was duly movedand seconded that the report of the nominating com-mittee be accepted and officers named therein be electedto office to serve until the annual meeting.

Dr. Hartshorn then introduced :Mr. John l\lorley asthe new President and il1Yited :Mr. 1Iorley to take thechair. 1\Ir. :Morley accepted his election and asked forsuggestions from the floor as to the proper place forholding the coming annual meeting. It was the con-sensus of opinion that this meeting should be held at atime when it would be convenient for green keepers alloyer the United States to attend and it was thought wellto set the date of the meeting during the week of the An-nual Golf Show to be held in Chicago the week of 1\'Iarch

21. 1\1r. lVIorley then askedfor a motion to set this dateand it was duly moved andseconded that the annualmeeting will be held at theGol f Show in Chicago on aclay later to be selected asmost suitable during theweek of 1Iarch 21.

1fr. 1Iorley addressed themeeting with further re-marks as to the advisabilityof the new associationworking along conservativelines, and he expresed hisbelief that the growth of soinfluential an associationshould not be of the mush-room type but rather alonglines that will establish afirm foundation which will

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on this exclusive list. IVIr. :Morley closed his remarksby thanking the assembled company for their \\Tholehearted support in this new movement and expressed de-sire to see all present at the coming meeting to be heldin Pittsburgh.

Chicago Greenkeepers Endorse AssociationThe results of the organization meeting at Toledo

were written up in the newspapers and broadcast throughthe country; as a result Mr. Morley was deluged withletters of congratulation and support and requests formore detailed in formation. Finall y John 1\1acGregor,greenkeeper at the Chicago Golf Club prevaileq upon:Mr. Morley to attend a meeting of the greenkeepers ofthe Chicago district. It was held at the Great NorthernHotel, October 22nd. Fred Burkhardt, Chairman of theResolutions committee accompanied him. After the ob-jects and organization of the Association were thoroughlydiscussed the following green keepers present at the meet-ing signed up as Charter members:Edw. M. Lang Sunset Valley Club Highland Pk., III.Edw. B. Dearie Ridgemoor C. C. Norwood Park, III.W. H. Schrader Forest Park, Ill.Carl A. Bretzloff Meridian Hill C. C. Indianapolis, Ind.Alex Binnie Shoreacres G. C. Lake Bluff, Ill.Frank Maslen Geneva G. C. Geneva, III.A. E. Lindstrom St. Charles C. C. St. Charles, III.Robert Driguid Evanston G. C. Evanston, III.Peter Stewart Lake Shore C. C. Highland Pk., III.C. W. Newbon Oak Shore Links Vlinthrop Har., III.C. A. Mills Tam 0' Shanter Club Norwood Park, III.Fred Ingerson Bunker Hill C. C. Norwoqd Park, III.Victor George C. C. of LaFayette LaFayette, Ind.Fred W. Sherwood Northmoor C. C. Ravinia, III.Frank Burns Lagrange C. C. Chicago, III.

l'dr. MacGregor stated at the close of the meeting thatthere were about five hundred greenkeepers in his dis-trict and felt sure that they would all join the Associationand help carryon the good work.

Cleveland Meeting October 27thA meeting of the Cleveland group of greenkeepers was

held at their headquarters in the Hickox Building on theevening of October 27th. 1\'Ir. :Morley explained thenwhat had been accomplished and stated that his purposein calling a meeting was to get the advice and co-opera-tion of his own associates who were really responsiblewith him for the starting of the national movement.Cleveland greenkeepers were unanimous in their beliefthat the Association was organized along proper linesand its progress was satisfactory. The following green-keepers not present at the Toledo meeting were enrolledas Charter members.

The Pittsburgh MeetingPursuant to a resolution adopted at Toledo a meeting

of greenkeepers was held at the Vlilliam Penn Hotel,Pittsburgh, 1\[onday November 1. Vice President John:McNamara, Pittsburgh Field Club, called the meeting toorder and introduced the new President, :Mr. l\forley tothe greenkeepers of the Pittsburgh district.

1\1r. 1\'iorley explained the work of the Associationand outlined the progress already made; as he had tothe green keepers of the other districts. His remarkswere heartily approved and some pointed questions wereasked as to what connection if any the new Associationwould have with the Green-Section of the U.S.G.A. 1\,lr.l\/[orley eXplained that the National Association of Green-keepers was not affiliated in any way with the U.S.G.A.,althought it was expected the two organizations would

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Oakand Hills C. C.C. C. of Detroit

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John Mac GreKorChicaKo Golf Club

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John Gray

Herbert E. ShaveH. Cartwright\\T. ElphickvVilliam SlackL. B. HenryJ. DolsenS. B. KunsJ. McCrammer

The Meeting at DetroitOctober 28th

Immediately followingthe Cleveland meeting :Mr.:Morley and IVIr. Burkhardttook a train for Detroitwhere they attended a meet-ing of greenkeepers of thel\Iichigan district called byAlex :McPherson, Treasurerof the Association. The De-troit greenkeepers had giventhe subject considerablethought and it was evidentfrom their questions thatthey were looking far aheadto the future of the Asso-ciation. It was at this meet-ing that special stress wasput upon the beneficiaryand death benefit fund

clauses, which :Mr. Burkhardt had written up in the pro-posed By-Laws. The meeting heartily approved theplan to set aside a certain part of the annual dues forbeneficiary funds-This means that every member whopays dues is getting something valuable in addition tothe other work which the Association is undertaking.A few Canadian green keepers were present and seemedvery much pleased that Canadian clubs were to be in-cluded in the Association. The following greenkeepersenrolled as Charter members at the Detroit meeting:

Madi;on. O.Cleveland, O.Wooster, O.Youngstown, O.Canton, O.Elyria, O.Elyria, O.Barberton, O.Cleveland, O.Willoughby, O.vVickliffe, O.

:Madison Golf LakelandsRidgewood G. C.\Vooster C. C.Youngstown C. C.Brookside C. C.Elyria C. C.Elyria C. C.Brookside C. C.Ridgewood G. C.Kirtland C. C.\Villowick C. C.

Stanley M. AldrichFrank ErmerM. M. ParsonsAddison HollanderCharles JarmanRalph RodgersFrank SchubieGeorge RobbGeorge BauerM. D. LaMoreauxPeter Gamier

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The By-Laws as written by the members of the com-mittee on Resolution appointed at the Toledo meetingwas called for and read by Chairman Burkhardt. It waseXplained that these By-Laws were largely preliminaryand probably some changes would be made at the an-nual meeting next l\1arch. However, it was agreedthey covered the ground and a motion of approval wasmade and carried.

At the close of the meeting of Greenkeepers of thePittsburgh district the following enrolled as Chartermembers: • ~

surance of support and co-operation of green-keepers everywhere.

Greenkeepers will no longer be in the back-ground as the menial necessities of a course butstand out, as their superior intelligence shouldplace them, above all others concerned in golfIife.

I wish you every success in your meeting andyou will build up a body of most deserving menand an organization worthy of the high standardsyou have always stood for. I am sure if Piperwere living or Oakley who has been away formonths in ill health were here one or both of themwould be present with you on Monday.

~1y sincere best wishes,Yours truly,vV. S. Harban

V ice ChairmanU .S.G.A. Green Section

Pittsburgh, Pa.Pittsburgh, Pa.Verona, Pa.Pittsburgh, Pa.Sharpsburgh, Pa.Pittsburgh, Pa.Pittsburgh, Pa.Pittsburgh, Pa.Oakmont, Pa.

John PresslerAIIexheny Country Club

Pittsburgh

Chartier Hts. G. C.Shanopin C. C.Westmoreland C. C.Highland C. C.Fox Chapel G. C.C. C. of Allegheny Co.South Hills C. C.Stanton Heights G. C.Oakmont C. C.

John Me NamaraPittsburxh Field Club

Pittsburgh

John :McGlynnRalph C. MartinRobert SmithJolm QuaillChares M. N utaHJames McEI royWalter AndersonG. F. JacobEmile Loeffler

Alex M ePhersonDetroit GoIl Club

Detroit

work in harmony along their respective lines. As proofof this he read a letter he had received from Dr. \"1. S.Harban, Vice Chairman of the U.S.G.A. as follows:

:Mr. John ~Iorle)'Youngstown Country ClubYoungstown, Ohio.

:My dear Sir:I only returned to the city last evening and

find your kind letter inviting me to attend yourmeeting at the Sylvania Country Club, Toledo,~IIonday next. I can only say, I am glad indeedthe greenkeepers are at last coming into their ownby organization and I regret exceedingly I can-not be with you. ~IIy sympathy and feeling arestrongly with the men who are doing things andmaking it possible to have courses fit to play golf.

I recognize that when you and I started in thiswork it was more or less individual effort andpersonal thought largely. vVe had little to goupon as guidance. \iVith the later help of suchmen as Piper and Oakley we were able to weedout many of the falacies of former days and getdown to the real thing, separating the wheat fromthe chaff. I do and I am sure you do also, recog-nize we have much to learn yet, before we knowit all. How much impetus Piper and Oakley havegiven us has only been but a scratch on the hori-zon as to what is yet ahead. Organization. co-operation general helpfulness of those who havebeen back of the U.S.G.A. Green Section havemade it possible for you to organize this new bodyof National Greenkeepers at this time with as-

•BY.LAWS

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GREENKEEPERSOF AMERICA

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NAMEThe name shall be THE NATIONAL ASSOCIA-TION OF GREEN KEEPERS OF AMERICA.

OBJECTThe object shall be to advance the art and science ofgreenketping, to cement the greenkeepers of theUnited States and Canada into a closer relationshipwith each other; to collect and disseminate practicalknowledge of the problems of greenkeeping, with aview to more efficient and economical maintenance ofgolf courses; to provide direct financial benefits tofamilies of greenkeepers who die or are disabled.

MEMBERSHIPRegular and charter membership in the Associationshall be confined to greenkeepers and assistant green-keepers who have had at least three years' experiencein actual work on golf courses either in the UnitedStates or Canada. Charter members are those whojoin the Association prior to the first annual meetingin March, 1927. They shall receive now and in thefuture during all the years of their membership aspecial and distinguishing membership card signifyingthis honor.

ORGANIZATION. The organization shall consist of a president, two vice- .

presidents, secretary, treasurer, asssistant secretary,and treasurer, and ten directors, who with the officersshall constitute the Executive Committee. Not morethan two elective officers or two directors shall residein the same district.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe board of directors shall consist of ten green-keepers who shall be regular members of the Associa-tion in good standing. They shall be elected byballot of the membership at the annual meeting. Fiveshall hold office for one year, and five for two years,or until their successors are duly elected and Quali-fied. Not more than two directors shall be electedfrom one district.It shall be the duty of the directors to act on the Ex-ecutive Committee with the elective officers, and toattend the annual and semi-annual meetings, and suchspecial meetings as may be called by the president.The actual railroad fare of directors attending semi-annual and special meetings, plus five dollars per dayfor expenses, shall be paid out of the treasury of theAssociation.

DUTIES OF OFFICERSPresident:

He shall be elected by ballot of the members fromamong their number at the annual meeting and shallhold office for one year or until his successor is duly

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elected and qualified. The president shall preside atall meetings and perform generally all the duties per-formed by presidents of like organizations and suchother and further duties as may be required of him bythe directors.

First Vice-President:He shall be elected by ballot of the members from

among thei r number at the annual meeting and shallhold office for one year or until his successor is dulyelected and qualified. The First Vice-President shallperform all the duties of the President in the event ofthe absence or disability of the latter and suchother duties as may be required of him by thedirectors.

Second Vice-President:He shall be elected by ballot of the members from

among their number at the annual meeting and shallhold office for one year or until his successor is Julyelected and qualified. The Second Vice-Presidentshall perform the duties of the President in the eventof the absence or disability of the President and FirstVice-President and such other and further duties asmay be required by the directors.

Secretary:He shall be elected by ballot of the members from

among their number at the annual meeting and shallhold office for one year or until his successor is dulyelected and qualified. The Secretary shall keep min-utes of all proceedings of officers and directors andattest the same. He shall keep all records of the As-sociation and shall attest all instruments in writingfrom time to time designated by officers and directorsand shall perform such other duties as may be re-quired by the directors.

Treasurer:He shall be elected by ballot of the members from

among- their number at the annual meetinR' and shallhold office for one year or until his successor is dulyelected and qualified. The Treasurer shall keep a rec-ord of all monies, bills, notes, bonds and similarproperty belonging to the Association and shall besubject to the orders of the Board of Directors. Heshall keep such financial accounts and records as maybe required of him by the officers and directors.

Assistant Secretary and Treasurer:Shall be the salaried officer and clerk of the As-

sociation; shall do the clerical work, keep the book!and records, collect the dues and pay the necessaryoffice expenses. Shall furnish the treasurer with a

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monthly report of income and expense, and shall atall times act under the orders of the Secretary and theTreasurer, shall furnish a Surety Bond in the sumof at least TWO THOUSAND AND FIVE HUN-DRED DOLLARS ($2500.00), which shall be paidfor by the Association. The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer shall be appointed by the President subjectto the approval of the Executive Committee and shallhold office until he or she resigns or is removed.

COMMITTEES:The President shall appoint a Nominating Com-

mittee at least thirty days before the annual meeting.This committee shall consist of five members fromdifferent districts. The Nominating Committee shallmeet prior to the first annual meeting and shall pro-pose a list of officers (at least two names for each of-fice) and a list of at least twenty candidates for direc-tors, of which ten are to be elected. This list, properlycertified by the Treasurer shall be submitted to thePresident when called for at the annual meeting.

MEETING OF MEMBERSThere shall be an annual meeting of members in thespring, as near the last Saturday in March as pos-sible, the location, time and place to be designated bythe Executive Committee. Special meetings may becalled by the President upon request of a majority ofthe Executive Committee.

NOTICE OF MEETINGSSixty days advance notice in writing shall be givenall members of annual and special meetings, and saidnotice shall give the time, place, and purpose of suchmeetings.

MEETINGS OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe Executive Committee shall meet at least twice ayear. First meeting shall be in the spring at theplace of and immediately following the annual meet-ing and election, and in the fall as near the lastSaturday in October as possible, the exact time andplace to be decided by the President. Thirty days ad-vance notice of the spring and fall meetings shall besent to the members of the Executive Committee.

DUESThe annual dues shall be $10.00 per year payable inadvance at the date of the annual meeting, said duesto include subscription to THE NATIONALGREENKEEPER, the official magazine of the As-sociation. Members joining the Association after theannual meeting shall pay their pro rata dues for thefiscal year ending March 31 as follows:

Six months or more $10.00Less than six months 5.00

Members whose dues are more than sixty days in ar-rears shall be dropped from the Association and theirrights and privileges cancelled.

BENEFICIARY FUNDTwo dollars, or a pro rata amount from the annualdues of each member shall be set aside by the Treas-urer and held in trust as a beneficiary fund for thefamilies of permanently disabled and needy members.This fund shall be allowed to accumulate without dis-position .until the annual meeting in the spring of

1928, at which time the retiring and incoming presi-dents shall appoint a Board of Trustees consisting ofthree members of the Executive Committee to takecharge of and devise proper ways and means of ad-ministering and disbursing said fund for the benefitof the needy members and their families.Note: This clause will take effect from date offirst annual meeting.

DEATH BENEFIT FUNDEach member, when he joins the Association, shallpay to the Treasurer along with his dues the additionalsum of ONE DOLLAR AND TEN CENTS ($1.10)to be set aside as a Death Benefit fund. This fundgoes to the widow or family of the deceased memberand is paid at once upon proof of death. Notice ofsuch death is sent to every member who contributesto the benefit fund together with another assessmentof $1.10 to replenish the fund, which is always keptintact and ready for prompt payment of the deathbenefit.Note: This clause will take effect from date offirst annual meeting.

OFFICIAL MAGAZINEThe official organ of the Association shall be THENATIONAL GREEN KEEPER. It shall be mailedto every member, and two dollars from each mem-ber's yearly dues or a pro rata amount shall be paid tothe publishers for same. An Editorial Council, con-sisting of the President and four members of theExecutive Committee shall be appointed at the annualmeeting, and shall assist the publishers in gatheringtogether and editing suitable reading material of in-terest and benefit to greenkeepers.

EMPLOYMENT BUREAUThe Association shall maintain an Employment Bureaufor the benefit of its members. Through this bureaumembers of the Association will be given preferencein securing help or in obtaining new positions, andthis employment bureau will be advertised throughthe NATIONAL GREEN KEEPER to all the clubsin the United States and Canada.

AMENDMENTSThese By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds voteof the Executive Committee at a meeting called forthis purpose, thirty days' notice of same having beengiven, by the presiding officer of the Association.

NOTICECharter Membership Still Open

Enclosed with this magazine you will find a member-ship application blank. Every greenkeeper is invited tofill out and return this application together with check,money order or currency in the amount of $5, and be-come a Charter member.

Please send all communications to the Associationoffice at 407 Caxton Building, Cleyeland, Ohio.